Joseph Federico

JOSEPH N. FEDERICO age 95, beloved husband for 70 years of Florence (nee Grand); loving father of Joseph A. (deceased), Susan, Thomas (wife Debra) and Annette Federico (husband Charles Dotas); devoted grandfather of Lauren Federico (husband Sean Murphy), Matthew and Tyler Federico; cherished son of the late Frank and Maria (nee Gambatesa); dearest brother of the late Dominic (wife Antoinette, deceased), his twin Frances Grand (husband Michael, deceased), Anthony (wife Alice, deceased) and Louis (wife Donna); dear uncle and great-uncle of many. WWII U.S. Army Veteran.

Joseph was born on August 24, 1921 in Cleveland and passed away on March 26, 2017. He was a resident of South Euclid since 1945, formerly residing in Collinwood. Joseph was a long-time member of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He graduated from Collinwood High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. Joseph worked for Oliver Printing in print sales. He loved his Italian heritage. Joseph enjoyed golf, playing cards especially bridge, and traveling to Hilton Head and Europe. He loved classical, swing music and marching bands and played the clarinet. Joseph was an avid Indians, Browns, Cavs and OSU fan. He will be remembered most as a beautiful man who was gentle, kind, patient and friendly. He will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Joseph to Salvation Army P.O. Box 5847, Cleveland, OH 44101-0847.

Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11 AM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Private burial at Lake View Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joseph at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) WEDNESDAY 4-8 PM.