Joseph "Joe" Richard Graziano

Joe was born on August 5, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri to Andrew and Mary (Gentili) Graziano.

Joe was employed with Curtin Matheson Scientific, a major distributor of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supplies in St. Louis, Missouri. For over 30 years Joe worked in Central Supply as a medical supply clerk filling orders retiring in 1986.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family at his property at Lost Canyon Lakes near Fulton, Missouri. His other pastimes included watching baseball, especially cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a car enthusiast and appreciated the vintage cars of his youth.

Joe attended and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Holts Summit, Missouri.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary; siblings, Rosemary Graziano, Tom Graziano, James Dugan, and George Dugan; and his son, Carl Graziano.

Joe is survived by his wife, Geri Graziano of, Wisconsin; sons, Tony (Deann) Graziano, of Holts Summit, Missouri and Richard (Cindy) Graziano of Yakima, Washington; his daughter, Tina Graziano of Jefferson City, Missouri. Joe had six grandchildren, Nathan, Brett (Michelle), Shannon (Amber), Lacey (Nick), Dominick, and Maximina Ronnau. He was also a great grandfather to Khalil, Aubree, Kellan, Mila, Ezra, Callie, Meredith, Abigal, and Kevin.

The family would like to thank the staff at River City Living Community Center, Memory Care Team for their care and kindness during Joe’s short stay at their facility.

A service at Grace Lutheran Church in Holts Summit will be held at a later date.