Joseph Scirone V

Joseph Scirone V, 76, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home with his loving family. Joseph was born February 15, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph J. Scirone IV, and Anna H. (DeMaio) Scirone. In July of 1967 Joseph joined the United States Marine Corp, where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam Conflict. On June 3, 2016, he married Katherine Louise Garcia.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Katherine Louise (Garcia) Scirone of Albuquerque, NM; two sons, Joseph Scirone VI, of Houston, TX, and Christopher Scirone and his wife Heather of Gilbert, AZ; three step-sons, Mikey Garcia, Patrick Silva IV and Peter Lovato, all of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter Christina Thomas of TX; one step-daughter, LeAnne Lovato, of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Neil Scirone of New Braunfels, TX, and Mark Scirone of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Maria Monty of Tijeras, NM and JoAnne Jones of New Braunfels, TX; Eleven Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.

Joseph Scirone (Joe) lived his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to all of those who wanted him to be a part of their lives. As the eldest of 4 siblings, Joe did the best he could to support his family. Upon joining the Marine Corps Joe learned the true meaning of Semper Fi and Esprit De Corps with so many of his fellow Marines paying the ultimate sacrifice for God and Country. Joe was very proud of his service and never forgot those whom he served with. Joe moved onward with his civilian life returning to Albuquerque, NM to begin his new journey as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. He developed countless meaningful and inspiring relationships along the way, ultimately leaving his mark upon many. Like anyone in life Joe had his wins, his losses, his lessons and his opportunities. He was generous, yet frugal, loving, yet disciplinary all the while trying the best he could to live and enjoy life. We will miss our loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend but take solace in knowing he is now at peace.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday January 27, 2026@ 9:00 AM, the rosary will be at 9:30 AM followed by the Catholic Mass at 10:00 AM all at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM; Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM at 1:00 PM. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM.