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Joseph Varone Obituary
Hobe Sound, FL
Joseph Varone, 92, died peacefully on April 2, 2018 in Hobe Sound, Fl. A proud WW2 Army veteran, he was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star Medal. Joe earned degrees from Manhattan College (BA) and Columbia College (MA) and taught Physical Education at Forest Hills High School from 1953-86, coaching championship teams in soccer, golf, track and bowling. Eventually becoming Chair and then Assistant Principal he was an active member of NYC's Board of Education for 36 years. He is survived by Marie, his wife of 67 years: daughter Jacqueline Ciano (and son in law John) of Syosset, NY: son Doug Varone of Manhattan: and grandsons John, Joseph and James Ciano.
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Luis Perez 1980 grad
August 12, 2024
My highschool physical fitness teacher
Always looked like a marine
Loved his haircut
Luis Vernon
March 19, 2024
I am sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Varone..He was my Physical Ed teacher at FHHS (class of 81) My condolences to his family...I always looked forward to spending time in his class..
Luis Vernon (FHHS 1978-1981)
John A. (Class of 1982)
February 13, 2021
I was just thinking about some positive influences in my life and wondered whatever happened to Mr. Varone? And Google sadly led me here. I worked for Mr. Varone while a student at Forest Hills H. S. For three years, I helped him in his office, taking phone calls, filing papers, etc. He was a kind, no-nonsense person who I admired for his honesty and work ethic. He never mentioned his Army service, but based on his “buzz cut” hair cut and disciplined approach, it is no surprise. I am glad to see he lived a long life and left behind a wife, children, and grandchildren. My heart and prayers goes out to them. Mr. Varone made a very positive influence on me when I was in high school and he will live on in my memory forever.
Rich Tavani
April 4, 2020
Gone but not forgotten and a true mentor as to how to bone up to your responsibilities.
Philip J. Colon
April 11, 2018
Joseph and Family, you are in our prayers. Thank you for your Service and the life you led. A tribute to a good Man. God Speed Jasper. God Bless.
Phil Colon
The Manhattan College Prayer Group
Steven Glickman
April 10, 2018
I only have fond memories of Mr. Varone from my time at Forest Hills High School. I'm glad he lived such a long, full life. I hope his memory is a blessing for his family always.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
April 10, 2018
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
A. Richard Tavani
April 10, 2018
Joe, it was pleasure knowing you during my time at FHHS. You were a great teacher, coach, mentor and life example. Never knew you were a war hero Joe, but that was the kind of guy you were. God Speed, you are now safe in the arms of Jesus.
Rich, class of '64
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