Joseph Camilleri

1926 - 2018

Joseph Charles Camilleri

Joseph Charles Camilleri was born on February 3, 1926, in San Francisco, California, to Mary and John Camilleri. Joseph "Joe" to his family and friends passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief illness on March 20. Joe was a devoted husband to Irene (Clot) Camilleri, a loving father to his children Larry (Jennifer) and Donald Camilleri. Adored grandfather of Madeline, Matthew, Kelly, and Ryan and great-grandfather to Jarret and Evelyn. Joe is survived by his sister, Mary Jane Bragagnolo and brother, John Camilleri (Brenda). He was preceded in death by brother Charles Camilleri. Joe is survived also by sisters-in-law Wilma (Camilleri) Cross and Shirley Clot, many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

Joe graduated from Balboa High School and served in the United States Navy as a radioman/gunner in a PV-2 Ventura during the latter part of WWII. Upon discharge, Joe returned to his family home in the Portola District where he lived for the remainder of his 92 years. Joe met Irene, his wife of 56 years, at a USO dance. They were married in 1950 and remained married until Irene passed away in 2007. Joe owned the White Palace Liquor Store in the Portola District for many years. In 1967, he moved on to United Airlines where he was employed as a jet mechanic until his retirement.

Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joe's fondest memories were those of hunting and fishing with his brothers and fishing with his long time friend, Pete.

Friends and family may visit Thursday April, 5 2018, from 4-7pm and are invited to attend a Rosary Service at 7pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 6, at 11am at St. Elizabeth Church on Wayland and Somerset Sts., San Francisco.