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Joseph Tufano Obituary
Mr. Joseph M. Tufano of Port Jervis, NY a lifetime resident of the area, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at home. He was 61.
He was born July 23, 1947 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Alfred and the late Pauline Ritzel Tufano.
He was married to Carol Harford Tufano for 37 years.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during Vietnam.
He was a supporter of the PBA and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association.
Survivors include his loving wife, Carol at home; one son, Alfred Tufano and his wife, Lisa and their daughter, Hannah of Poughkeepsie; one daughter, Kathy Tufano and her daughter, Katrina and her sons, Christopher, Austin and Joey of Port Jervis; three brothers, John Tufano of Vienna, VA, Alfred Tufano of Vienna, VA, and Tony Tufano of Port Jervis; two sisters, Mary Ann Morgan of Walden and Rosie Merlino of Walden. Also, several nieces and nephews survive. He was predeceased by two sisters, Joanne and Jeanette.
There will be no visitation.
Funeral services will be held private at the convenience of the family.
Cremation will be at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg, PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made in C/O Carol Tufano.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For additional information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Tufano
Cheryl Howey-Talmadge
August 11, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
karen Mineau-Schure
August 9, 2008
To Joe's family, I went to school with Joe and knew your parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Karen Mineau Schure
Christina, Richard Peck
August 7, 2008
Carol, Kathy and Alfred,
We are so sorry for your loss. Its been a long time since weve seen you all and we are so sorry this has happened. Now he sits among the angels and God will watch over him more closely
John & Mary Ritzel
August 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Pleas except our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
kelly& herbie kanoff
August 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Julia Lorgan and family
August 6, 2008
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose and Mary Ann
August 6, 2008
We your sisters miss you Joe still cant believe you are gone.We both have great memories of you and our times together wish we could have more.You were one proud marine and a fantastic guitarist.We all know you are rocking away as our parents and sisters and brother are now your biggest fans in heaven.
Fred & Mom Schaefer
August 6, 2008
We are sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
Jim , and Barbara Mudrick
August 6, 2008
We were so sorry to learn about Joe's passing, We have many happy memories of him
kathy buhneing
August 6, 2008
Daddy,This a note for you.I miss you so much the pain is unbearable.A piece of my world was taken away from me.You will forever be in my heart.I will always be your little girl.I will never be the same now that you are gone.I promise to take care of mom.You were my world dad and still wait for you to come walking in the door but then I realize you are gone.You are in a better place now and dont have to suffer anymore.I LOVE YOU FOREVER DADDY.Love you so so much....your little girl......
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