Joseph M. (Joe) Basalla August 16, 1938 January 14, 2019 Joseph M. "Joe" Basalla, 80, of Clarence, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born on August 16, 1938, in Clarence, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Mary M. Simcisko Basalla. On September 2, 1967, in Clarence, he married Andrea A. Bucha who survives at home. Joe attended the Snow Shoe High School before he joined the United States Army. He earned the rank of SP4 before his honorable discharge. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the Marksman Badge for his service. Joe was a member of the Queen of Archangels Parish Church in Clarence. He was also a member of the Clarence American Legion Post 813 and a long-time member of the Three Point Sportsman Club in Clarence. Joe was very active in the Clarence American Legion Post 813 and Snow Shoe VFW Post 5644 Honor Guard. He was Sergeant At Arms for over 50 years. He enjoyed baking and cooking traditional Slovak foods, hunting, fishing, and being with his grandchildren. He liked being outdoors, mowing grass, weed eating, gardening, and hunting for mushrooms. Joe is survived by his wife; two sons, Don J. Basalla and wife, Kelly, of Julian and Dennis A. Basalla and his fiancee, Jeri Gonder McPhail, of Clarence; and three grandchildren, Mackenzie, Gabriel, and Heath. He is also survived by one brother, John Basalla and his wife, Mary, of Cleveland, Ohio. Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by five brothers, Jerome, George, Ralph, Dennis, and Michael. Visitation will be on Friday, January 18, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Snow Shoe with a Rosary service at 7:45 p.m. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Queen of Archangel Parish Church in Clarence with Father Michael Wolfe officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Michaels Catholic Cemetery in Clarence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Clarence American Legion Post 813 c/o The Honor Guard, 1171 Clarence Rd., Clarence, PA 16829. Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
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I'm so sorry for your loss!!!! Hugs and prayers for comfort!!
Shelly Milliron
January 19, 2019
Sorry to hear Joe died. He was great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Donald E. Granite
January 17, 2019
Deepest condolences and prayers for comfort.
Sharron and Scott PREDIX
January 17, 2019
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I worked with Joe at the 'Brickyard' for 30 years and also helped on Memorial Day going to the different cemeteries.
Please accept my condolences and know the Basalla family is in my prayers and thoughts.
Louise Pletcher
January 17, 2019
Uncle Joe was such a GREAT guy! He always made me laugh. He had a gentle nature and a smile for everyone. He was like a father to me after my father (his brother) George died. My heart and love are with Aunt Andrea, Donnie, Dennis, Kelly, Jeri, Mackenzie, Gabriel, and Heath.
Love,
Melissa A. Basalla
Melissa Basalla
January 16, 2019
Condolences and prayers to you and your family.. From H.P., Doug P. and the A.P. family..
January 16, 2019
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