Joseph was born in Ontario, California and was a life long resident. Following his service to the country as a member of the U.S. Navy, Joseph worked for Lockheed as an Aircraft Structure Mechanic for forty years.
He is survived by his wife, Simona and two sons, Joseph (and his wife, Angelina) and Louie, thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, George, his parents, Joseph and Sebastiana, two brothers and one sister.
Viewing will be held on November 20, 2015 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Draper Mortuary in Ontario, California. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario, California.