Joseph Squeri passed away on February 15, 2016 after a noble battle with Lymphoma. Son of the late Joseph Squeri and Celesta (nee) Bertani. Joseph was born in Manhattan on November 6, 1929, Later in life Joseph Married the Love of his life the former Lorraine Leahy in February 1955, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1956 with a B.S Degree in Business Management and had a very successful career working for Colgate, CBS and Bloomingdales. Joseph loved his country, his Italian heritage, The Mets, the Jets and Classic Films. HE ALSO LOVED his Family particularly HIS GRANDCHILDREN. Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp; A Proud & Beloved Father and BEST FRIEND of Stephen, Robert, Joseph & Thomas, Dear Father in Law of Donna, Jen & Tina. Devoted and Loving Grandfather of Marissa, Monica, Julia, Joey, Madison, Austin, and Logan. also survived by his loving sister Catherine Fecci and his brother , the late Lawrence Squeri and sister, the late Marlene Pervinich. Visitation will be held on Wednesday and Thursday Feb. 17 & 18 at Morisco Funeral Home 35-20 Broadway Astoria, N.Y. 11106. Funeral Mass will be held Friday Feb. 19 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Church 23-25 Newtown Avenue Astoria, N.Y. 11102 followed by internment at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
The Joseph Squeri Scholarship at the Columbus Citizens Foundation
8 East 69th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021 Att: Dave Iommarin, Executive Director
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
61 Broadway Suite 400
New York, N.Y. 10006 in memory of Joseph P. Squeri.
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