Joseph Peter Reali, ‘Jojo’, lost his life unexpectedly on January 16th, 2022. Jojo was born on June 14th, 1992 in Portland, Maine. Jojo was loved immensely by his parents Joseph and Andrea Reali, his sisters Alana, Maria, and Angalee Reali, his girlfriend Miranda Palmer, and his dog Montana. He cared deeply for his grandparents, his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jojo valued his family wholeheartedly.
Jojo was a proud graduate of Portland High School in 2010. Jojo was passionate about his barbering career, and dreamed he would one day open a shop of his own. His journey to barbering began when he attended school at Aveda Institute in Augusta, Maine and graduated in June 2018. He was awarded a certificate of excellence for being “Best at bald skin fades.” Jojo had finally found what fulfilled him; doing a service to others while spending quality time with his clients and making them laugh.
Outside of working in the barbershop, Jojo loved spending time with his girlfriend and better half, Miranda, and his dog, Montana. Rescuing Montana was one of his most prideful memories, but if you were to ask Jojo, he would’ve told you that Montana rescued him. Together Jojo and Miranda enjoyed shopping, swimming, binge watching television shows, going on hikes and trail walks with Montana, and going for long drives to explore new places. Jojo was always looking top notch in his matching track suits and latest pair of sneakers. Whenever something sparked his interest, Jojo found joy in educating himself and others around this topic.
Jojo had a heart full of love. There are not enough words to describe how much he will be missed.
Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, January 29th, at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 72 Federal St., Portland. A reception will follow at the Italian Heritage Center.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a memorial fund setup in Jojo’s honor. Checks can be made payable to the Jojo Reali Memorial Fund and sent to 76 Austin Street, Portland, Maine 04103.
