Joseph “Joe” Medacco age 93, the eldest United States Military Veteran of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mildred; and a son, Lawrence “Sonny” Medacco. Surviving are five children, Joyce (Tom) Harrington, Marie Leyton, Francis “Frank” Medacco, David Medacco and Gene (Julie) Medacco; numerous grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was retired from Fisher Steel and Supply and was a longtime member of the Warriors Society. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Anchor of Hope Church, 2815 W. Giles Road, North Muskegon. Visitation will be held at Ever Rest Funeral Home today from 3 to 6 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to VNS and Hospice or The Dream Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Ever Rest.
