Joseph Edward Di Giacomo Jr.

Joe was born in Providence, RI on April 6, 1967 and grew up in Cranston RI where he was known to family and friends as Jody, Joe D and at times Joey. He attended LaSalle Academy before transferring to Kent Prep School in Connecticut. He attended Providence College where he played for the Providence Friars hockey team and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1990. Immediately following graduation, Joe relocated to Las Vegas, NV and worked as a bartender at Imperial Palace and then opened Texas Station in N. Las Vegas as the first bartender hired in July 1995 where he worked until its closing in 2021. Joe continued his hockey career with the Las Vegas Blues from 1991 to 1993 and the Las Vegas Aces from 1993 until the team disbanded in 1995. He worked briefly at Amazon and left for another bartending opportunity at Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino in Boulder City, NV before being diagnosed and succumbing to his illness.

Joe enjoyed life and had a big personality with a loud, contagious laugh. He made lifelong friendships with everyone he met through school, work, sports and would carry on conversations with any random stranger who crossed his path. He was a devoted father to his three children Gabrielle, Joseph and Chloe and their biggest fan at all of their activities and school events. He attended cheer, gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse and baseball proudly front row and center. Joe was also a great role model to and shared a close bond with his nephew Robert. He was a beloved son and the best brother a sister could ask for.

Joseph Jr is survived by his son Joseph III, daughter Chloe, parents Joseph Sr and Emily, sister Anne-Marie and nephew Robert. His daughter Gabrielle welcomed him at the Pearly Gates with her beautiful smile and they are now together hand in hand. Joe will be remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many many friends as well as his ex-wife Kathy and her children Zachary, Reilly and Michaela.

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