Joe was born and raised in Manhattan. He was married in 1951, he and his wife Joan were married for 45 years until her passing in 1996.
Joe was a WWII veteran who served in the Army Airforce. He worked for the NYC Transit System and the NYC Dept. of Water Pollution where he was an Engineer for 25 years. Joe was also a member of the American Legion Kells-Grennie Post in New Dorp, Staten Island where he served for many years as Vice Commander and Membership Chairman.
Joe enjoyed taking vacations and visiting relatives. He had a deep love of animals. Joe is survived by 5 nephews; Edward, Thomas, Terry, James, & Thomas. For many years his loyal, faithful companion Jean Gallo and her family have been a great comfort to him.