JOSEPH J. ALESI

ALESI, JOSEPH J. Joseph J. Alesi, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with cancer. Joe's passions were many: foremost, his love of his wife and their beautiful marriage of nearly 60 years. He created immeasurable happy memories for his treasured children and their extended families. He was a master orchid enthusiast, a highly-respected member of the San Diego Orchid Society. He was skilled at metal-detection in the Coinshooters of San Diego, discovering many gold and silver finds. Joe was born in Detroit, MI, and moved to San Diego in 1944 to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. He met Rose at a wedding, and knew at that moment that she would be his bride. He was a successful co-owner of Alesi Plumbing Company, and retired at the young age of 52. He built his wife their dream home, and together they shared the best travel adventures. Joe was a man of great strength and courage. He was compassionate, sensitive and sentimental, and will be remembered as a good, kind, loving man. His spirit and humor will live on in the hearts of all who know him. Dad will be missed beyond imagination. Services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, La Mesa, followed by a celebration of life at the church hall. It is Joe's request that no black attire be worn. Joseph is survived by his wife Rose, his siblings Mike (Pauline), Peter (Rita), Jim (Mary), Jerome (Rosetta) Alesi, and Virginia (Nick) Nichols; children Paul (Marsha) Alesi, Diana Alesi, Theresa (Dan) Schilter; five grand-children: Erik (Amy), Alicia (Jason), Michael, Jessica and Rebecca; two great-grand-children: Lauren and Spencer, and his "babies" Chica, Mia and Gina. We are grateful to the Sharp Hospice staff for their care and concern. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Sharp Hospice.