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Joseph Ioffredo Obituary
1948-2017
Biloxi
Command Sergeant Major, Joseph "Joe" M. Ioffredo, US Army, Retired, age 69, of Biloxi died on March 6, 2017, unfortunately not "while lying on a beach somewhere in the world, as he had hoped!" He was born January 3, 1948 in Jersey City, NJ, too close to Christmas in his opinion.
He served as a sailor for 11 years in the USNR, qualifying on his beloved diesel electric submarines and receiving the coveted enlisted Submarine Dolphins. He also served 21 years in the USAR and graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy where he reached the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He held this honor for 16 of those 21 years, receiving many awards and decorations during his career, and received the Bronze Star while serving in the first Gulf War.
He had been married to his wife, Eileen Ioffredo, since 1985. He enjoyed every year, hour, minute, and second of their marriage. His two daughters, Melissa Russo of Palenville, NY and Jennifer Chewins of Ocean Springs, MS, were the two wonders of the world to him. They gave him the third and fourth wonders of the world in his granddaughters, Emily Russo and Lily Chewins. He also leaves behind his sister, Josephine Catanzaro of Jersey City, NJ; his brother, Victor Ioffredo, Sr., of Sebastian, FL; his mother in-law, Bessie Yager; and his sister in-laws Lizbeth Yager and Stephanie Puentes.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on April 1, 2017 with visitation one hour prior at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd. Biloxi, MS. Full military honors will be rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard. At Joe's request, donations are to be made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate. An online obituary may be viewed and tributes offered to the family at www.riemannfamily.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Ioffredo
David Reese
March 1, 2019
Terrific guy and a great friend!! We met at yoga class, and connected very quickly! May he rest in eternal peace!
Mel Moraway
April 1, 2017
Eileen, I'm so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man who gave so very much to his country and to Subvets. He will be greatly missed.
David Reese
March 15, 2017
Eileen, Donna and I send our heart-felt condolences to you and the family!! A terrific man and a good friend to us, we shall miss him always!!
Linda Ryan
March 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of Joe's untimely passing. My heart goes out to Eileen for her loss.
Nick Nichols
March 10, 2017
To the Ioffredo Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Joseph's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Joseph, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS COBBLER, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
EM2(SS) Joseph Ioffredo
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Mary Shearard
March 9, 2017
What a devasting blow to learn of Joe's death. He was one of those people you thought would live forever. Eileen, my prayers are with you at this time of great grief. May the Lord wrap his arms of protection around you and comfort you.
My sincere sympathies are with you. God Bless You.
Love,
Mary Shearard
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
March 9, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
American Legion Riders
March 7, 2017
We send our sincere thanks to Joseph Iofreddo for his service to this country, and our condolences to his family and friends at his passing.
American Legion Riders, Post 1992
Gautier-Vancleave, MS.
Patricia Manuel, Chaplain
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