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David Stewart
January 1, 2022
Wow, I was just looking up old high school classmates when I came upon this, which greatly saddened me. I was a high school classmate and fellow mask and wigger (high school drama club at St. John's High School in DC), though many knew 'Joey' better than I. I recall Joe on stage particularly as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (after which I joined the M&W), and Tony in West Side Story. He had it all - real stage presence, acting, singing, dancing, thus always landing the lead role, and on top of that, always came across as a very nice and genuine person in real life, at odds with his sometimes fierce persona on stage. Me, I had no aspirations beyond dancing and singing in several of the plays. Unlike many, Joe knew what he wanted back then, and I was happy he went for it; I'm glad he realized his dream, that he had a successful career, and most of all that he had a loving family. To them, my deepest sympathy at losing such a fine person - father, brother, grandfather.
David Stewart
(former high school classmate and drama clubber)
Erin Johnston
July 1, 2021
Last night I had a dream that I ran into a friend from long ago. Joseph Siravo, a kind, loving, and generous man.
Some people come into our life and we connect deeply & briefly and then we go our separate ways. I believe I met him when I was a director's assistant and he was auditioning. We also kept bumping into each other because he lived very near where I was working on the upper west side
About 6 months ago I also started thinking what happened to Joseph? And because he was an actor and I was just this person whose life fell apart, I didn't make a very strong effort to tell him how important our brief friendship was. I found him on Facebook and a photo of him with his grandson... And I was happy for him, especially because when I met him his daughter was very young and they had just adopted a kitten. I was working in a pet food store and so I helped him with picking out all of the beginning cat supplies. His love for his daughter was so full and he beamed as he spoke of her.
At some point he helped me with some auditions and he cooked dinner for me as a thankyou for the help with the kitten.
He lived on the top floor of a building and had this amazing amazing roof all to himself. I seem to remember he had grown his own tomatoes and perhaps even basil which were a part of our dinner.
But the most vivid memory of all of this was a framed photograph on his wall of the town that his ancestors came from in Italy. He was so connected to the generations before him. At the time I didn't have any knowledge of genealogy. I longed for learning about my ancestors,
Well you're probably wondering where this is going, and so when I tried to find him on Facebook and this morning to make a real attempt to connect and tell him how deeply he helped me those many years ago....
I discovered that he passed away in April...
Hopefully, this will reach his daughter ... My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
You a very lucky woman to have had such love from a father.
May your father rest in peace.
Al Sapienza
June 9, 2021
I will miss you Joe. The times we had in Toronto were incredibly fun. You were always generous with your knowledge and kind to all. Our last sushi meal on Broadway will stay in my memory forever. Being friends with you you made me a better person. Your love and support of your daughter inspired me to have one myself. Rest my friend. I hope I see you down the road.
Shirley Siravo
May 14, 2021
My prayers go out to the family and I am so sorry for your loss. May God heal your loss as He is still healing me with my loss.
My husband Joseph Anthony Siravo passed from cancer in Feb 2012. We were married 32 years. We knew about your loved one from my husband's family in Providence RI. My husband's cousins who live in RI mentioned to us the actor your loved one. My Joe and I researched everything about him to see if we were related. We found that Joe wasn't but We were blown away. How often does that happen not being related with the same name. This is a unique coincidence.
Again I am so sorry for your loss and I send you all my love and prayers.
God bless...... Shirley Siravo
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Gary and Karen Yamamoto
April 20, 2021
Joe was a gifted and thoughtful down to earth gentleman. During the Jersey Boys tour here in Sacramento, California, my wife Karen and I had the opportunity of hosting Joe as a guest in our home. He made us feel like we were long lost friends. For dinner one night Joe made us a delicious soup that he prepared using his own hand cranked vegetable mill that he carried with him. We shared many stories, but his were always more interesting. He told us one about the time he was passing by the Giants Football Stadium and notice they were replacing the artificial turf. He asked if he could have some and permission was granted. Now if my memory serves me he had an apartment on the roof of a building, so with some help from friends, they were able to bring the turf up to the roof and laid it out making his backyard lawn. After the tour moved on we kept in touch via email. A prime example of his thoughtfulness was when the tsunami struck Japan. Joe contacted us concerned that we might have family there. We shared our lives for such a short time, but Joe will always have a special place in our hearts. Our sincere condolences to the Siravo family.
Gary and Karen
April 18, 2021
Deepest condolences to the family of Joseph Siravo. A great actor in “The Sopranos.” May cherished memories calm the many hearts that are broken. May God comfort each one of you.
Donna Amodei
April 17, 2021
A good person has stopped beating, a good soul soared to heaven. We part with our beloved cousin in pain. R.I.P. Joe.
Love your cousin Donna
Taylor
April 17, 2021
My condolences go out to the Siravo family on the death of Joseph. He will be missed by many.
Marcia Mills Kelso
April 16, 2021
Joe was a wonderful and loving person. I met Joe in the summer while he was working on the Washington, DC subway as a construction worker. He was attending Stanford University and was 19 years old. We fell instantly in love with each other. Over the years, we lost contact, but I followed his film career. I always said one day I would visit him in New York, and I never did. I really regret that now. I would love to have seen him. I am happy to know he had a daughter who loved him so much and his life was filled with what he loved, acting!!! Rest in peace beautiful and loving soul.
Bonnie Monte
April 16, 2021
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey was deeply saddened to learn the news of Joe's death. He only appeared in one show with us, Chekhov's THE THREE SISTERS, but it was a memorable production, and Joe was our memorable Vershinin. Our condolences go out to all of Joe's family members and dear friends. We were proud to have him grace our stage. Bonnie J. Monte, Artistic Director
SHARLEEN COOPER COHEN
April 15, 2021
JOE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE. WE SHARED A HISTORY FROM 1995 WHEN HE STARRED IN MY MUSICAL SHEBA AS SOLOMON. WE STAYED FRIENDS FOR ALL THESE YEARS. HE OFTEN STAYED WITH US IN CALIFORNIA. WE'D CATCH UP, PERIODICALLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE WAS IN LOS ANGELES. WE HAD A WONDERFULTIME WTH ALLEGRA WHEN SHE WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL DECIDING ON HER FUTURE. JOE TOTALLY ADORED HER. I'M SO THRILLED THAT SHE MADE HIM A GRANDPA. WHEN JERSEY BOYS PLAYED THE AHMANSON IN L.A. I BOUGH A WHOLE ROLL OF SEATS AND HOSTED MY FAMILY FOR LUNCH WITH JOE BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE. HE WAS KIND AND FUN WITH ALL AGES, MEETING AND TRYING TO REMEMBER THE CONNECTIONS. SOME OF THE FAMILY, HE KNEW BECAUSE THEY CAME TO SEE SHEBA IN NYC. HE WAS OUR DREAM CAST, OPPOSSITE TAMARA TUNIE, MY DAUGHTER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER. WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME, ENDURING 3 BLIZZARDS WHILE WE WERE IN PRODUCTION. I'VE LOST A DEAR FRIEND AND I SHALL ALWAYS MISS HIM.
April 15, 2021
My condolences to the family of Mr. Joseph Siravo
April 15, 2021
What an incredible actor he was. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.
FRED LYONS
April 14, 2021
When Joe stayed with us during one of his Jersey Boys shows, I remember how we laughed when he tried to get his suitcase closed. Will miss you Joe.
Cuz
Helen
April 14, 2021
Miss you so!
Harry Simpson
April 13, 2021
Godspeed Joseph, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories...
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