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JOSEPH SOCCI Obituary
Native Staten Islander, Marine, Korean War veteran
Joseph J. Socci, 86, of West Brighton, S.I., passed away on Oct. 24, 2017, at Staten Island University Hospital.
Joseph attended Sacred Heart School and McKee High School in Staten Island. He served in the U.S. Marines as a PFC, and was a Korean War veteran. Joseph was a retired pipe caulker with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. He was also a member of American Legion Post 1368 and Blessed Sacrament Church.
He enjoyed spending time with family, softball, the N.Y. Yankees, N.Y. Giants, and S.I. Yankees games. Joseph also enjoyed breakfast at Perkins Pancake House, trips to Atlantic City, boating and crabbing in Toms River, N.J.
Joseph was also the best meatball maker and Donald Duck impersonator according to family and friends. He also loved turkey legs at Thanksgiving.
He was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Nancy. Joseph is survived by children, Joseph Parisi (Patti), Donna Semigran (Larry), and grandchildren, Alanna, Dana, and Jillian Parisi.
Joseph is also survived by his brother, Joseph. Five sisters and six brothers predeceased him.
Visitation is on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Casey Funeral Home. Mass is on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in S.I. Interment is private.
Please consider donations in Joseph's memory to veterans' organizations.
Casey Funeral Home
350 Slosson Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 447-4242
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October 31, 2017
We love u joe and will miss u!!! My children loved when u would visit
Lillian Rogers
October 28, 2017
Dear Donna, Joseph and family, I just heard the news of your dad's passing. Our love and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. May the peace of our Lord Jesus be with you today and always. Love to you all, Lillian & Mark
PS was so nice to see the pictures of family xoxo
Joe Bilella
October 28, 2017
I worked with Joe in the 90.s on a watermain company. he was suck a nice man. God Bless him and RIP
Mary Band
October 27, 2017
Dear Donna, Larry, Joseph, Patti & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Who didn't love Uncle Joe (jellybean) such a happy person & yes always loved his Donald duck voice. Rest in peace Uncle Joe...
Love you, Mary & Dave Band ;(
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