Joseph James Perticone Jr.
JOSEPH JAMES PERTICONE JR, a longtime resident of Darien, died December 7th with his four daughters by his side following a short but courageous battle against stomach cancer. He was 67 years old.
Born on June 20th, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland, Joe was the son of the late Joseph James Perticone and Mary Catherine (Dougherty). He is survived by his beloved daughters Lacey, Lexie, Hollis and Isabelle. Always a brilliant mind, voracious reader, and gifted athlete, Joe graduated from Loyola Blakefield in Baltimore, Maryland. Joe went on to graduate from Princeton University where he was a member of The Cottage Club, rugby and football team. A Municipal Bond Salesman for 45 years, Joe worked at Bankers Trust, Kidder Peabody, Lehman Brothers and most recently Stifel Nicolaus. Joe was a member of St. John Church in Darien and a longstanding member of Wee Burn Country Club.
A true lover of the arts, nature, and athletics, Joe spent the better part of his life listening to symphonies by Bach, reading novels by Elena Ferrante, experiencing the quiet early mornings at the Met, swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and gardening in his backyard. A frequent fixture at the Stamford Twin Rinks and lacrosse fields throughout New England, Joe will be remembered for his magnetic warmth, larger than life smile, well-honed golf game, iconic Harry Potter glasses, and most importantly his unwavering devotion to his daughters. Joe's greatest joy in life was attending their every sporting event – fully immersed in the game, standing, cheering, and smiling in the corner of every rink and field up and down the east coast.
Joe is survived by his sister Margaret Brennan and her husband Tom, his brother Michael Perticone, and his sister Mary Determan and her husband George of Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, he leaves behind 4 nieces and 11 nephews. He was predeceased by his son Joseph James Perticone III, his father Joseph James Perticone, his mother Mary Catherine Perticone, his sister Maureen Wenker, and his nephew John Kenealy Brennan.
A small private service and burial will be held for family on Friday, December 18th. His family plans to host a Celebration of Life in the summer when gathering restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Debbie's Dream in Joe's honor, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing funding for research and raising awareness about stomach cancer (details below) or Loyola Blakefield, his high school alma mater (details below).
Debbie's Dream: Debbie's Dream Website Link Or by check payable to: Debbies Dream, Two South University Drive, Suite 326, Plantation, FL 33324
Loyola Blakefield: P.O. Box 6819 Towson, Maryland 21285-6819.

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Published by Darien Times on Dec. 15, 2020.

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Rick Puller

December 10, 2023

There are special people in our lives that never leave, even after they´re gone.

PATRICK MCGEE

January 8, 2021

Joe and I worked at Beaver Dam Swim Club for several years and I knew his family from Govans and St.Marys Church. In the 70s we vacation with friends on the Outer Banks of NC. Great guy and a good friend. I miss him and I wish the best for his family. So young

Steve Galbraith

December 28, 2020

As friends and neighbors of the Perticones it felt as if I’d run into Joe everywhere - the gym, Starbucks, local eateries. He would always have a smile on his face, remember the most arcane details of our kids and have a wry question about the latest market insanity. We could go many months without seeing each other, but when we did it was as if not time had passed. Certain people just leave a positive mark on the world with the way they carried themselves - Joe did.

Team Perticone we are here to help you girls in any way - large or small just ask.

The Galbraiths - Lucy, Katie, Harry and Steve

Jessica Ginsburg

December 22, 2020

My dear Isabelle and the entire Perticone family,
I am grieved to hear of the loss of your beloved dad. I send all of you my love, many hugs, and my most heartfelt condolences. (1 Corinthians 15:26)

Margaret Brennan

December 20, 2020

His family and his life long friends are mourning the loss of our "Jimmy". Our hearts are heavy bidding him farewell. Jimmy to us all and, at times, Seamus to his Irish mother. Love forever, dear brother.

Mari Monahan

December 19, 2020

Who knew he was Uncle Jim to his nieces and nephews. Joe was just our Joe at WB - one of many in our gang that walked the golf course carrying our bags, playing our own games and every now and then hearing great shot...what a putt...or too bad..good try! Joe was a regular in the group - an organizer of a game and an entertainer on the golf course. He would have the foursome rolling in laughter with his great stories and just regular every day stuff that he would share during a round of golf! He never left you behind on days when we weren't playing together.
Ironically, I would always see him on the turn from the 9th to the 10th hole and with a bright smile and genuinely glad to see you demeanor... he would call out, Hey Mar, how are you...we missed you on the front 9, come join us on the back! Joe, was just our Joe...can't imagine what it will be like without him - such a great guy - always smiling, telling stories and as others have mentioned so proud of his girls! Joe, I will miss you more than you will ever know and thats just not me but, the whole gang at WB!

Bartt C. Kellermann

December 18, 2020

Over the past few years I became a regular golfing buddy to Joe. Joe’s dedication to continued improvement was relentless as he would text me on some of the coldest days in the winter to go out and play a round. Always a competitor, it would make his day when he outdrove me but was always gracious. We had many wonderful conversations about the books he was reading, the geopolitics he had to deal with at work and the birds we would spot when playing. Always a gentleman, I will miss this great man and his companionship on the golf course.

Gil Caffray

December 17, 2020

Joe was my college roommate at Princeton. Our senior year we lived in Cottage as fellow officers. Joe was a great friend, indomitable spirit and full of energy. I remember our pilgrimage to watch Princeton play John Hopkins in lacrosse finishing our field trip by visiting a local tavern to drink National Bohemian beer. Who ever heard of eating French fries with gravy? Our junior year our clubmates rented a Winnebago and eleven hearty souls headed to Boston to play touch football against the Fly Club and attend the Harvard-Princeton football game. We finished our trip by taking a swim in the cold waters off Marblehead. God bless,

Richard Loeschke

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Mary Loeschke Grasson

December 17, 2020

I am heartbroken about the passing of my dear cousin, Jimmy. I always adored him. He always had a kind word and really wanted to know how you were doing. He always gave undivided attention to whatever you were saying. He made you feel important. He was always so positive and always had a smile. He will be greatly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers and lots of love to his beautiful daughters and extended family. Jimmy, you are with the angels.

Rick Puller

December 17, 2020

He was a gentleman in every sense of the word who always had a smile whenever he saw you. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his extended family and all who called him friend. He was a friend indeed to all who knew him. Rick Puller

Claudia Swapp

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Thomas Cush

December 17, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Joe...but in his honor feel so fortunate to have known such a kind, friendly, strong and brilliant man. From the moment I met him, and particularly at the un-Godly hours on the train into NYC, Joe’s warm smile and positive outlook made the start of another workday easier. My prayers and thoughts are with him and with his beloved Daughters of whom he always was so very proud- and with whom his spirit and legacy will live on. May he rest in eternal peace...

May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

With sincere condolences,

Tom Cush and Family

Michael Brennan

December 16, 2020

When Uncle Jim would come up to visit us when John and I were little it was when the Superman movies were popular. There were a number of years where I actually believed your Dad was Superman, when I realized that “Metropolis” was basically New York City. He was a tall, athletic guy. Same Clark Kent glasses. Same suit and tie. When he would visit us during the winter time he would go out on these ten mile runs in the woods at Avon Old Farms in the middle of a blizzard (which was unheard of). He had to be Superman. And the truth was, he was Superman to John and I. He worked on Wall Street. He went to Princeton. He was an awesome athlete. You couldn’t ask for anything better in an uncle to look up to.

And Uncle Jim was very much a kid at heart. My mom loves to retell the story about the Christmas he bought John and I these walkie-talkie helmets. They were probably top of the line and impossible to get from some place like FAO Schwarz or The Sharper Image. I’m sure they would cost about a thousand dollars each today (and we were like five years old), but that was the way he rolled. He tested them out at work with his buddies. Another Christmas it was snow boards, before anyone even knew what a snow board was.

We are all so sad your Dad is gone, Thanksgiving and the beach will never be the same, but I’m happy that he has his four daughters that will always remind us of him and that he will forever be so proud of. We love you.

Debbie Hontz

December 16, 2020

It was with tremendous sadness to hear of Joe's passing. It hit me like a rock, and I will truly miss his voice on the other end of the phone. We spoke almost daily at Stifel, and prior to every business conversation, he ALWAYS asked how I was doing - with a genuine interest and concern - such a kind spirit! I respected the way he did what was right for his clients, and I enjoyed hearing his stories about Baltimore. I wish peace for Joe's family, and I hope fond memories will fill their hearts.

Coranna Brokaw

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Richard Rella

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George O'Brien

December 16, 2020

I played many a round of golf with Joe. He was a great guy-first cabin. I will miss him dearly. He was a real family man and was devoted to his four lovely and gifted daughters. Joe was well liked by all who knew him and we shall miss his great smile and positive attitude. Rest in peace big guy-we loved you and will pray for your comfort in heaven.

Joan Lavis

December 16, 2020

My heart goes out to Joe’s four beautiful, accomplished girls and family! Joe was such a positive force! I loved him! Will never forget him picking up Isabelle from our house in elementary school. Was such a devoted father!!! ❤❤❤

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