JOSEPH LOUIS MANISCALCO

MANISCALCO, JOSEPH LOUIS Joseph L. Maniscalco was born in Lakeside, California, on September 15, 1928. He was the youngest of seven children born to Bernardo and Maria Maniscalco. He was raised on a 40-acre prickly pear ranch, the fruit of which was grown, harvested, and sold. As a young, newly-married man, he migrated to the wholesale produce industry. After proving himself as a hard-working, conscientious employee, he was afforded an opportunity to become a partner in Sleeper/Snyder Produce Company. He worked there for over 25 years until, in 1988, he joined his two sons, Michael and Jon, in their business, San Diego Produce. There, he was responsible for customer relations, as well as maintaining all the equipment necessary to keep things running smoothly. After retirement, he dedicated himself to his grandchildren, hobbies, gardening, and supporting his sons in any way he could. He was the ultimate handyman, having expertise in woodworking, metal craftsmanship, including welding, plumbing, electrical, etc. He enjoyed fishing, having owned three boats, and outings with his cousins, Joe Maniscalco, and Dominic Ancona. He passed away peacefully on September 22, 2010 at his home in Mission Hills. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucille, his sons, Michael (Heidi) and Jon (Marlene), who loved him tremendously, his three grandchildren, Tina, Joey, and Dominic, his sisters Mary Piscopo and Josephine Danna, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends as he left a positive and lasting impression on everyone who knew him with his friendliness, caring, compassion, and good nature. Visitation will be held at Merkley Mitchell Mortuary on Monday, September 27th, from 4 to 7 p.m. Service will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery on Tuesday, September 28th, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Liver Foundation.