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Joseph D. D'Acquisto
Oct. 16, 1940 - April 17, 2023
RACINE - Joseph D. D'Acquisto, 82, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Joseph was born in Racine on October 16, 1940, to Daniel and Angela D'Acquisto. He was a lifelong resident of Racine. Joe was employed at American Motors for over 30 years. He was an amazing cook and loved food of all kinds. Joe liked to go fishing, shopping, watching westerns and going on Casino trips. He enjoyed socializing with his friends playing cards and cribbage. Most importantly he cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his children: Mary Beth (Geno) Miller, Joe (Julie) D'Acquisto, Jane (Randal) Detert and Diana D'Acquisto, Mya Kondrat and Stacey Kondrat Rogers, who he loved as his own daughters; and grandchildren: Sara (Troy) Faber, Erin (Lenny) Langbecker, Casey (Charlie) Duerr, Kristin (Gavin) Burbey, Daniel (Jenni) D'Acquisto, John and Jeffrey Detert, Annie Mae Plachetka, Bella and Heidi Rogers; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters: Angeline Marano and Beatrice Welz. Joe is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his companion of over 25 years, Janet Kondrat; siblings: Anthony (Marilyn) D'Acquisto, Ada (Edward) Scheuerman, Grace (Nicholas) D'Acquisto, Sam (Joan) D'Acquisto and Josephine Literski; and brothers-in-law: Frank Marano and Paul Welz.
A memorial gathering will be held for Joe at the funeral home on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy. 32.
Purath-Strand
Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Avenue
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-8000
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Mike sadowski
December 18, 2024
Loved teasing him about his motorscooter
Ride joe like the wind
Fishing and fish fry were a blast
many good times at gregs catering
Fish and beer with he and his lady
One thing I loved most was the banter about anything
Joe could dish it out and expected you to dish it back
Mary Miller
May 5, 2023
Mary Miller
May 5, 2023
Mary Miller
May 5, 2023
Dad, I love you. You were my best friend. I am just devasted but I know your work here was done. I hope I can touch all the hearts of those I meet just as you did. So many people came to pay their respects. And the flowers!!! All so beautiful. You were so loved. Until we meet again...
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Kim Schmidt
April 23, 2023
Joe, my buddy! I will miss you.
Mike sadowski
April 23, 2023
will miss you joe!!
Dan Hiatt
April 21, 2023
Joe was an absolutely special person with a kind heart and a loving smile. Beer always tasted better with him. God Bless always.
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