Joseph Parisi, Sr.

Uncle Joe was one of my favorite people. I think I may have been named after him. He always had a smile for me and we loved to talk about his garden, making eggplant, rice balls and wine. I loved to hear his fishing stories and also stories of growing up in the Bush. He was a hard worker and a good man. I loved visiting he and Aunt Donna. Salute!

Pepo and family – please accept my sympathy. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, from all the great stories you have told, he seemed like a great man and I was sorry to hear of his passing. You and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Years ago Donna, Joe and me had so much fun going to the skating rink.Joe would tease Donna and we would all laugh and he would drop us off at the rink. Sundays we would go to lunch at Nonees, that is a special memory with Joe. Then cooking his pasta, you could only have a little on your plate, not to waste, you could always come back for seconds. Years later we would dine and visit at the Stamm House and then Donna and Joe would glide slowly up the hill home. Joe you will surely be missed. Rest in peace.

I'll never forget how Joe used to make me laugh! We thought he & Donna were such wonderful people. In 1965 my family lived next door to them. I was just out of high school. One year on Halloween, Joe & Donna came trick or treating to our house. Joe was dressed like a pirate! When I opened the inside door & saw his face through the glass I had no idea who he was! He was on his knees so he appeared really short & wore a pirate's bandanna with I believe an eye patch! My dad (George Cornelius) & I laughed until tears streamed down our faces! He was so much fun--they both were & terrific neighbors too! I really loved them both & enjoyed their company. Joe & Donna's little boy, Pepo, was a cutie! Jo Ann Woodford

Hi Donna, Wish I could be there today to participate in "celebrating" Joe's life. Joe was such a good man and he was always there to extend a helping hand to our family. I am sure my father has reached out to him from above to thank him.:) Please extend my condolences to Pepo as well. Bless you now and always. Ruthie