In his younger years he was a member of the Piermont fire department, proudly serving on the first dive team in New York State.

Joe was a past president of the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan and involved with many committees including the 300 Club.

Joe also proudly served his country in the Unites States Navy and was a member of the Carl A. Schelin American Legion post 1271.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
A wake will be held Thursday, August, 31 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan, New York, with firematic services at 5pm.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, September 1, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, New York. Burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, New York.

Joe will surely be missed.