Joseph Schiavo

JOSEPH R. SCHIAVO, 88 OLATHE, Kan. - Joseph R. Schiavo, 88, of Olathe passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Joe was born in Rockford, Ill., to John and Maria Ferro Schiavo. He went into the Marine Corps, serving in World War II and the Korean War, where he was awarded three Gold Stars and later retired as a lieutenant colonel. Joe was a pilot with Trans World Airlines until he retired in 1982 and served as a tour guide at the TWA overhaul base for many years. Joe was a member of St. Ann's Parish in Prairie Village for many years, St. Ann's Bridge Group, Association of Naval Aviators, Overland Park Trail Blazers, and West Eleven Financial Group. Survived by wife, Dottie Schiavo of the home; daughters, Kathy (John) Hamilton of Springfield, Mo., and Cindy (Jim) Courtney of Overland Park; grandchildren, Jenny (Marc) Straub, Tom (Julie) Hamilton, Natalie Courtney and Mike Courtney; brothers; and his nieces and nephews. His daughter, Patricia Ann, precedes him in death. Memorial service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Santa Marta Retirement, 13800 W. 116th St. Burial at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Santa Marta Chapel or to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Condolences may be expressed online at amos family.com.