Peacefully, In Ottawa, on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Stella Pietras. Loving father of Jim (Linda), Mike (Christine) and Lisa Lagassé (Bernard). Cherished grandpa of Tyler. Dear brother of Mary Merritt (Frank) and John Pistilli (Denise). Joe was a proud supporter and builder of Canadian Amateur Football for over 50 years. The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road), Ottawa, on Sunday, September 11, 2022 after 1 pm, followed by a Celebration of Joe`s life at 3 pm in the Chapel. In keeping with Joe`s passion, kindly consider a donation in his memory to Football Canada (formerly Canadian Amateur Football).