Joseph A. Mennella

Joseph Anthony Mennella passed away on July 13, 2015 at the age of 94. Joseph is predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret M. Mennella; his parents Nora and Daniel Mennella, and his sister, Vina Mennella. Joseph is lovingly remembered by his children, Donna and Albert Lansing, Joseph and Lori Mennella, his grandchildren Sabrina and Michael Skotarczak, Jessica Lansing and Joel Middleton, Albert Lansing and Jessica Wax, Patrick Lansing, Karen Mennella, and Daniel Mennella, and his great grandson, Brayden Middleton. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1920. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. He served his country proudly in the US Army during WWII in Italy and North Africa. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He worked for Western Electric Company for 40 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus-McCloskey Council in New City/West Nyack for many years and served as Grand Knight during his years in the council. He belonged to the New City Senior Club for many years. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, 10am, at St. Anthony's Church, Nanuet, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or The Wounded Warriors.