I wish I had pictures from when we were kids. I do have good memories though, and it was ALWAYS great to see the one and only Joe the Muffin. His warmth, his smile. You couldn't help but feel good in his presence as he always had that nice and special way about him. Joe loved to tease too.... My name is Jim, yet Joe called me James. My Mom, Aunts and younger brother Artie used to call me that, and Joe is the only other one who did. It helped the bond we shared between us. It was so wonderful to see Joe nearly 2 years ago, although it was on a sad occasion, ie the wake of our other dear friend, Chris Cutrano's Mom Rose. Rose loved seeing all of us when we were kids, especially when we were behaving ourselves and not driving her crazy. After her wake, Joe and I got to spend some time together in the car and then again at Chris' sister's house. It was so good to just spend some time with him. Rest in Peace Brother Joe, we know you're keeping them all smiling up there, and we know it's beautiful for you.    Love, Jim

Dear Donna and all of Joe's loved ones,
We're so very sorry for your loss.  Joe the Muffin was an amazing human being and a positive, loving, caring, great guy. We knew each other for 50 years but had lost touch. When I saw him at the wake for Chris Cutrano's Mom, (Rest in Peace Rose), my jaw dropped about a foot. We spent some quality time together and with Chris and his dear sisters and family that day, and all the love and great memories came flooding back. Whenever I saw Joe in the old days in bay Ridge in Brooklyn, we always laughed and had fun. Thank you Joe for always being a dear friend, and for all your love through the years whether we saw each other or not. I'm so grateful I got to see you 9 months ago, and that you looked so good and felt good at that time. We almost made it to Puerto Rico in 1976, ie, you, me, Joe Sutera, Chris Cutrano and Billy "Bagels". Joe Marcello, "The Mooch" at Hobnails called it the Butterfly Club...either we all go or nobody goes, he said, and we almost made it. Rest in Peace old friend, love you.

Dear Donna and family,

I am so glad I came across this beautiful tribute online!  It only confirmed what we already knew, Joe was an incredible guy!  Although we met under professional circumstances, we all felt as if he was one of our friends.  We are so deeply saddened by his passing here.  We cheered for all his wins and cried with his setbacks.  May he rest in peace...

Denise, Irina and staff
Living Well 

Rest In Peace my dear friend Muffins - we had such  wonderful times together up in the country, Gazebo, Pastels, and in your Mom and Dads home and I will cherish those times  always!  You introduced me to your beautiful family and I automatically became a member of the family which I was thrilled because I loved you all so much and I thank you so much for doing that.   Even though I havent seen you in years we spoke on the phone so much within the last 2 years  and enjoyed our conversations - I was always so happy to hear your voice because you were so positive and never any negativity during the first round when you found out you had cancer but the second round was so opposite.  Again you will always be in my heart and I will love you forever - until we meet again  Honey Bunny  - Rest In Peace!
Your friend, Carol

Dear Donna and Michael, 

We are so very sorry for your loss. We know this is such a difficult time for you.
We wish we could have come today to pay our respects. 
We lit a candle today in church for Joseph and said a prayer for him in his honor. 
You are in our thoughts and prayers. 

See you soon my friend, 
Sandy & Tony


Brother Muff!
I just heard this very sad news and even though we lost touch a number of years ago the memories of the great times we had with Billy and Chris are never far from my mind. 
You are now in a far better place without pain and suffering. Rest comfortably my old friend. 

My Dearest friend, I love you beyond words, I’ll miss you and that beautiful personality and your million dollar smile.  You had a big heart and you shared it with everyone you loved,

You fought a tough battle and gave it your all
God saw your pain and brought you home to your family in Heaven.  I know it was a wonderful reunion and that you still have that smile on your face.  Until we meet again you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers 
Rest easy my beloved Muffins ❤️💔

My heartfelt condolences Donna and Family 
You were all his life and his unconditional love
Was surely seen and felt.   He will still be watching over you this time with  “ANGEL WINGS “ .  Keep an eye for all those signs, he’ll never leave you,
All my Love 🙏🙏🙏❤️🤍❤️🙏🙏🙏

I'm so sorry for your loss I wish I could be there with you at this time, but I am unable to attend.

Chrissy Catarcio 
 

My heart is truly broken forever,.
A brother - sister relationship like no other and everyone knew it!
Hoping you stopped in Italy before meeting up with mommy and daddy.
Forever in my heart… I love you always💔

Dear Cousin Joey,  You were always a bright light and so positive.  You fought so hard and will surely be missed by all.  As you said you are on your final vacation and it will be beautiful surrounded by your family.  May you rest in peace dear cousin, Love you, Phyllis

To the best cousin a girl could ever ask for. Thank you for everything, thank you for always being there for me & especially for the last 6 years. 
Our lives will never be the same without you. You will be truly missed each & every day & will forever be in my heart. Rest In Peace
I Love You Joey 💔🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻💔

Never forgotten, 1970 Foster Park , PS269..



Joey, hard to believe you left us. You gave one helluva fight but now you’re home with God   I think of all the great times we had. Going up to White Lake, the Bahamas, Cancun, Acapulco and Cozumel   Great times with a great guy   Fly high my brother  until we meet again   Love you Ollie🥲🙏❤️‍🩹

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Joseph A. Giuliano

1 July, 1954 – 1 August, 2023

Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home

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