Joseph John Sperrazza

PITTSTON — Joseph John Sperrazza, 76, peacefully passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at his home in Sun City Center, Florida.

On Sept. 8, 1947, Joe was born to Thomas and Helene (Mack) Sperrazza; he was raised in Pittston, Pa., and was a proud graduate of Pittston High School, Class of 1965. Immediately after graduation, Joe entered the Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country, with an honorable discharge after earning the Purple Heart.

Joe met the love of his life, Dolores "Dee" (Fronczek) Sperrazza, when they were just teenagers, working at Pete's Pizza in Exeter, Pa. He got the courage to ask for her hand in marriage, and they made it official in 1969, spending over fifty-four years married, and together they built a family and a life filled with love and laughter. Joe was a devoted father to Jeff and Donna, and doting grandfather to Alexander.

Joe furthered his education when he earned his Bachelor's Degree in business from Marywood College in 1979. Joe spent most of his professional career still serving his country as a DOD civilian contractor. He worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, then Andrews Air Force Base, and finally Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., until his retirement in 2009.

Joe was a lifetime New York Giants, New York Mets and New York Yankees fan. He was an avid competitor in golf, pool and darts. He was well known at karaoke, for his renditions of Elvis and Frank Sinatra. He always had a smile on his face for his family and friends. In 1994, after Joe was transferred to Andrews Air Force Base, he founded the Southern Maryland Traveling Dart League, which is still in existence today. Through this league, countless friendships were made.

Joe will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Joe is survived by his wife, Dee; son, Jeff (Lisa) Sperrazza and grandson, Alexander, Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughter, Donna (Michael) Rambus, Owings, Md.; brother, Tom (Sandra) Sperrazza, Ormond Beach, Fla.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation to honor Joe's life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston, Pa. Directly following visitation, Joe will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas, Pa. A reception will follow, where stories will be shared and memories cherished.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy, to consider making a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or their favorite charity in Joe Sperrazza's name.

Online condolences may be made at adoniziofuneralhome.com