Joseph W. Ascolillo Jr.

Joseph W. Ascolillo Jr. obituary, Malden, MA

Joseph W. Ascolillo Jr.

Joseph Ascolillo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home on Feb. 14, 2023.

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Joseph W. Ascolillo Jr. passed away on February 12, 2023. He was 77 years old.
Born in Somerville, Joseph was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran having served in Vietnam.
Joseph was the devoted husband of Mary E. (Sticco) Ascolillo, his wife of 37 years. He was the loving father of Anthony Ascolillo and his wife Rachel of McDonald, PA and Christina Ascolillo of Malden. Joseph was the dear brother of Michael Ascolillo, Carol Ferrullo, Grace Petkiewich and Tori Anderson. He is also survived by many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dog Gus.
A private service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on Thursday, February 16th.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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