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October 28, 1937 -August 15, 2025
Joseph C. Tirinato passed away on August 15 at his home at the Club at Briarcliff Manor, Briarcliff Manor, New York. He was predeceased by his mother Fanny Martino Tirinato, his father Martin Tirinato, his wife Gail Mueller Tirinato and his long time friend and companion Francine Holley.
He is survived by his loving family members Joseph Jason (JJ) Tirinato (Lauren) of Conway, SC; sister Anne Marie and brother-in-law William Ranczuch of Rochester, NY; niece Ashleigh and husband Kevin McShane of Holliston, MA; great nephew Owen McShane and great niece Brenna McShane; several Meggesto cousins; and life long friends Hope and Dick Mancini of Syracuse, NY and many friends.
Joseph was born in Syracuse, NY and was a graduate of the Christian Brother's Academy where he was an AllStar member of the football team. He earned his college degree in Political Science from Syracuse University where he was a member of the SU football team.
In 1963, after a brief time attending law school in New York City, Joe began a long and successful career when he joined the ABC Television Network as an account executive. From there he moved on to ABC Film, United Artists and Paramount Distribution, eventually he returned to ABC Network in Chicago. He spent 10 years at MGM/UA Worldwide first as Vice President of Television Distribution and eventually becoming President of MGM/UA Worldwide TV and Movie Distribution. His 29 years of experience led him back to New York to become Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at the Television Bureau (TVB) until his retirement. He was a long time member of the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, CA and Whippoorwill Country Club in Armonk, NY.
A funeral mass in celebration of Joseph's life will be held on Friday August 22, at 11:30 am at
St Joseph's Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY 10589. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's name may be made to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 or [email protected] or to the Light of Day Foundation Fighting Parkinson's, ALS and PSP, P O Box 105, Allenhurst, NJ 07711 or [email protected].
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chris rohrs
August 20, 2025
Joe T was certainly an original, in the best sense of the word. I worked with and traveled with him for 10 years at the TVB. Joe was always professional, reliable and committed .... and great fun.
He was a "TV guy", came up through the business, knew everyone and showed up to play his part, like the star football player he'd been.
My condolences to those who knew and loved him best, his son and family and his long-term friends.
Godspeed, Joe, and thanks for the memories.
Chris Rohrs
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Sharon Readel
August 20, 2025
So very sorry for your loss Anne..I wish I could be there with you now. Thinking of you, and Bill, and sending al our love & prayers.
Sharon & Peter
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