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Joseph Fusco Obituary

FUSCO
JOSEPH, January 10, 2009. Beloved son of the late William and Frances (nee Pizzo) Fusco; loving partner of Ronald Green; brother of Rosemarie D'Alessandro, Peter Fusco and the late Josephine D'Alessandro; brother-in-law of Patricia Fusco and Ralph D'Alessandro; also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Joe was an original Banstand member in the 1950s. Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING THURSDAY, 9 A.M., at Annunciation B.V.M. Church, 10th and Dickinson Sts., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Ent. Holy Cross Cem.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Fusco

25 Entries

dolores ford,latimer

January 8, 2010

Joey was my 1st cousin and loved him very much. He always made me laugh. My mother is his Godmother and aunt francis' sister. He came out here to california to visit us and we had a wonderful time. i love you Joey & your with your mom in heaven and my aunt francis and sister Josephine. love you always

Rita DiTullio

January 25, 2009

Ronnie and The Fusco Family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Joe was a good friend and I will miss him. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Rita

DAVID FREES

January 25, 2009

DEAR RON & THE FUSCO FAMILY; I WAS ONE OF BANDSTAND'S BIGGEST FANS AND GOD BLESSED ME WITH MEETING JOE IN THE 80'S AND THANKS TO JOE I MET SO MANY BANDSTANDERS AND HAD SO MANY GREAT TIMES WITH JOE; HE WAS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY AND A NUMBER ONE DANCER; AS PRESIDENT OF THE 'AMERICAN BANDSTAND FAN CLUB' ON BEHALF OF ALL OF US; YOU WILL BE MISSED AND WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES FOREVER! WE ALL LOVED YOU JOE!

Joyce Shafer

January 23, 2009

I met Joe, oh, so many years ago, dancing almost shoulder to shoulder with him, 5 days a week. It wasn’t until the fall of 2001 that Joe and I reunited. Thank you Joe for the many wonderful original pictures you sent to me from so many years ago. You and I had some wonderful phone conversations about our dogs. Yes Joe, you were still the same sweet lovable person as you were so many years ago. I was so glad you came to the AB Mural unveiling on August 2, 2007. That was the last time I saw you and I have with me a wonderful picture of you that I took. I will treasure that picture of you, along with all of my other memorable things from those many years ago.

Joe, you will sadly be missed by all of those who loved you. You deeply touched our lives and hearts.

I send my deepest condolences to Ron, Joe’s family and friends.

Eddie Kelly

January 23, 2009

Thanks to Charles Amann I got to know Joe. I considered myself so lucky to have been invited to one of his infamous dinners. What fun they were! Thanks Joe for giving me so many laughs and good times. Will miss you!

Paul Kimelman

January 23, 2009

Dear Ronnie and Fusco Family,
I go back back 40 years with Joe. I just found out today of his passing and how shocked I was when Ronnie told me the news.. He was a special person in my life as I'm sure he was to many others. Ronnie stay strong and take care of those four-legged kids. They will need you more than ever. Ron, please know I am here for you at any time.
Joe...I will always love you.

Charles Amann

January 23, 2009

In the past four years, Joe had become a big part of my life. All the dinners, all the Bandstand blasts, and we spoke as much as five times a week -- long calls. I'll miss his laughter and love. A few months ago, I was happy to facilitate Joe's participation in a forthcoming documentary -- possibly the last existing footage of Joe. So for all to see, please go to youTube and type in Bandstand Dancers. I loved you, Joe Fusco...and you were loved by all. Say hi to Harvey, Frankie, Richie, Mike, Bobby, Myrna, Pat and the gang.

Marsha

January 15, 2009

To the Fusco Family & Friends of Joe: Though I never met Joe, he has been in my memory bank ever since seeing him on the 50s American Bandstand shows. Stored in that bank of memories are the visuals of him dancing across the screen with many of the popular girls on the show. I know there are many other fans who have these same great memories. Keep on dancing, Joe...and thanks for the memories!

Jim & Maire Curto

January 15, 2009

Dear family & friends - We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank Ruggerio

January 15, 2009

To the Fusco Family: Although I have not seen Joe in many years, I still have the very fond memories of our Bandstand days and as young adults living and partying for years in Center City Philadelphia. I will aways have a fondness in my heart for Joe, may God Bless him.

stephanie andrilla

January 15, 2009

We will sorely miss our wonderful neighbor and dear friend. Over the years Joe and Ronnie have become our family. I hope now that he can spend his eternity doing the things that he loved, that had become diffacult do to his illness. I'm sure he was greeted in heaven by every dog there, as they were thrilled to have him home to love and care for them. we love you guys.
Our love The Andrilla's
Stephanie, Marc, Austin, Matt, and Mia Hope

Bunny Gibson

January 15, 2009

To Joe Fusco's loved ones - Joe's smile and his love of dancing will always be remembered. Joe made a difference in this world and he will always be just a "thought" away for all those who loved him.
Bunny Gibson, American Bandstand "Regular"

dolores ford

January 14, 2009

This is cousin Dolores,aunt Mary and uncle john. Joey will be missed so much.
you know how much we love him and when we talked to him we always ended the phone call laughing.Roe, and Peter i know you will miss your brother and ron your best friend. I only wish i could be out there with you. love you all very much, love cousin Dolores,Aunt Mary & Uncle John

Nino Bambino

January 14, 2009

Dear Ron and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the nicest Bandstand Regulars we had the pleasure to meet.
Nino & Diane

rose marie pizzo

January 14, 2009

Joey: I always loved you and GOd called for you. YOu were always so loving and giving. Tell Uncle George I miss him. You will be missed for your good feelings for everybody that touched your life.
Aunt Rose Marie Pizzo

Faye & Tom Eggear

January 14, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and we are going to miss Joe dearly. He is at peace and in God's hands. He was a wonderful and loving friend. Our prayers are with you all God Bless.

Laura Rizzo

January 13, 2009

Joe was a friend of my family. My grandmother used to take me with her when Joe would do her hair and he would do mine, too. He was always the nicest guy. I am sincerely sorry to hear of your loss and I will keep everyone in my prayers.

Angel Salerno

January 13, 2009

Dear Ron, I am so sorry for your lost I love you guys and miss seeing you. My heart goes out to you in your time of lost. May God bless you my prays are with you.
Love
Angel

Linda Baldi

January 13, 2009

Ronnie, I'm so, so sorry for your loss as well as the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda (Belcastro) Baldi

January 13, 2009

Dear Ron,
So Sorry for your lost and i wished i could have been there for both of you.Iam really sorry that i was unable and not well enough to be there.

DON CUOCO

January 13, 2009

DEAREST RON,
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AND WE'LL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT JOE.
HE WAS THE LIFE OF A PARTY AND MY MARTINI BUDDY "GREYGOOSE" SHAKEN AND ICE COLD.
HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
LOVE
DONNY CUOCO

January 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathy Joe will be greatly missed by everyone at the South Philly Turf Cub We love you Joe rest in peace
LOVE ALL YOUR FRIENDS FROM THE
SOUTH PHILLY TURF CLUB

Suzanne

January 13, 2009

You couldn't have asked for a better neighbor than Joe Fusco. May he rest in peace.

Eleanor

January 13, 2009

Condolences to Ron and Joe’s family on this tremendous loss. I was a fan of Joe’s since his American Bandstand days in the 50s. Having met him years later, I became an even bigger fan for the guy with the big heart and friendly smile.

The world was a better place with Joe in it. He will be greatly missed by the multitudes of people whose lives he touched. Dance on above us, Joe.

DEE

January 13, 2009

Dear ron,
i am so sorry and sadded for your lost. joe was loved by all who knew him.take comfort in knowing he is out of pain and in peace.he is now dancing in heaven with frankie and my mom. and all who left us .
god bless you ron and try to be strong. love DEANNA DI MEO

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