Joseph P. Surace

Joseph P. Surace
Greece: Passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 41. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Paolo Surace. He is survived by his mother, Lily (Richard Brion) Surace; children, Jessica Mae & Paolo Surace, sister, Michelle (Joseph) Barbieri; nephew, Joseph Barbieri; and many loving family & friends.
Joe was a fun-loving person and had a zest for life.
Joseph's life story will be shared during visitation, 3-7 pm on Thursday, January 11th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His funeral service will be celebrated 12 Noon on Friday, January 12th at White Haven Memorial Park.
Memorial donations can be made in Joseph's name to the Veterans Outreach Center, 447 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620.
Remembering Joe:
Joseph Paul was born November 12, 1982, at Strong Memorial Hospital to Paolo & Lily Surace. When Joe and his younger sister, Michelle, were growing up their dad owned Surace's pizza shop, and their mom worked as an E.R. Trauma Nurse and then at Philips Medical Specialists.
Paolo and Lily supported Joe throughout every aspect of his life, the ups, the downs, the wins, and the losses. You could not have asked for more attentive, present, and loving parents.
Joe graduated from Canandaigua High School. He dedicated several years to the Army National Guard, serving his country in Guantanamo Bay and the Mexican Border Patrol. He attended Finger Lakes Community College, finishing at SUNY Brockport with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He has worked at Surace's Pizza, CS Docks, was a limo driver and often night club security.
Growing up he was on the school wrestling team, he enjoyed dirt bikes, his motorcycle, snowboarding, hunting, jet skiing, and playing cards but spending time with family and friends was most important. Joe loved all kinds of music; he enjoyed playing the piano and drums and loved watching action movies.
He was most known for tomfoolery and mischief. He was a funny young man, but passionate at the same time. Joe was a loyal and proud friend; someone you could really count on. His level of compassion was admirable, that is how his friends and family lovingly described him. Growing up Joe had a group of close friends from high school and the wrestling team. He, Ian, Mikey, Scooter, Jo Jo, and many more were always hanging out together, going to parties, and riding ATVs.
Most important in Joe's life was his family. He has 2 children, Jessica Mae, 11, & Paolo, 9. Even though Joe was sick for most of their lives, they still managed to spend time hanging out in the pool and on the lake. He was the cornerstone of the family. He was the strongest man with the strongest willpower to live. Even through the difficult diagnosis of cancer, he never lost his smile or positive attitude. He was an amazing man with a wonderful team mentality and skills. Everyone he met or encountered always made them laugh, and smile and always created a story or a lasting memory. He was a true servant to God, cherished his family and friends and will be deeply missed.