Joseph Francis Falco

Aptos Jr. High '76-'77. One of my most memorable teachers. He really cared about his students. A very tough exterior but a true softy underneath. you will be missed.

There are no words. He believed in me when no one else did. He will always be a part of me.

My condolences to the family of Mr. Falco. As one of his students from the late '70's in a class I did not excel at, I found myself learning more than math from his examples of fairness, discipline, thoughtfulness and passion. It was, and still is, an honor to have known him, however briefly and at the distance of a student.

I have fond memories of Joe Falco. I know he served his community well, and his presence will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to those dearest to him.

His life as a musician should also be recalled! Joe and wife, Bobbie, had us record their Balkan-esque performances at Wisteria, The Buttery, and various SC Symphony fund-raisers so that their youngest generation would understand that their grandparents had multiple interests & talents! (as did my Worcester family) . Loved Joe's smile! Jane & Bob, Mobile-DV.com

His life as a musician should also be recalled! Joe and wife, Bobbie, had us record their Balkan-esque performances at Wisteria, The Buttery, and various SC Symphony fund-raisers so that their youngest generation would understand that their grandparents had multiple interests & talents! (as did my Worcester family) . Loved Joe's smile! Jane & Bob, Mobile-DV.com

Mr Falco made a huge difference - he was also so well respected that us "Students" continue to call him "Mr Falco"
the things he taught me had nothing to do with math, yet have remained with me my whole life - Lisa Hodus Aptos Jr High Math 1973-1974

There are some teachers you always remember. I have never come across anyone who didn't grin at remembering Mr. Falco and his Jr. High Algebra class. He called all the student's by their last names and treated everyone equally. There was this tough facade, but occasionally it was cracked with a great big broad smile if something was genuinely funny(my sister Carrie got that smile once or twice). We need more teachers, and men, like Mr. Falco.