Joseph Edward Pinciotti Sr.

Born in Philadelphia to Italian immigrants, Frank and Anna Pinciotti, he was the 7th of 13 children.

He was a brilliant man and was involved in many school activities including the 6 footers club, band and baseball. He was biology club president and class senator. He also had 2 letters in sports.

After graduation he served with honor in the United States Airforce. He was well thought of and respected by his superior officers and peers.

Upon returning to Philadelphia, he married the love of his life Marie Puglia in 1956. They went on to raise 5 amazing children.

Joe accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as a young man. He was a lifelong member of the Italian Pentecost church. Later in life he attended Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. There he was involved with the over 50’s ministry.

He was a member of the IUOE 542, as a heavy equipment operator.

Joes hands were as big as a baseball mitts from hard work but his heart was bigger. He could never say no to a favor, having rescued all of children, relatives, and the occasional stranger from mechanical failures of all sorts. We don’t think he knew how to sit down.

He loved all little children, especially his many grandchildren. He loved to play with them and make them laugh. They adored him.

He was a kindhearted and gentle man with an amazing sense of humor. He never met a stranger who didn’t become an instant friend.

He loved his family and they loved him dearly as well.

He will be terribly missed by family, friends and neighbors.

He was a great man.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and eleven siblings. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years Marie, children Ruth(Tom Shegda), Joseph Jr(Debra), Lynne(David Austin), Mark (Michelle) and Caren, sister Anna, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren plus innumerable in- laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to Children of Jacob, PO Box 5782, Springfield, Missouri 65801 US, https://childrenofjacob.org/donate_new/

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lambfuneralhomeinc.com for the Pinciotti family.

A viewing for Joseph will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116, followed by a funeral service A burial will occur at 12:30 PM at Forest Hills Cemetery, 25 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006.