Joseph A. Maira, 91, of Solvay, passed away Sunday August 25, 2013 at home. He was born on February 11, 1922 in Solvay to the late Antonio and Vincezina (Farrugio) Maira. He was a graduate of Solvay High School and lifelong resident. Joe worked at General Electric as a tool and die maker for 37 years before retiring in 1984. He was a member of Local 320 and was a communicant of St. Cecilia Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and growing evergreen trees. He was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas and Santo Maira.
Surviving are a sister, Virginia Tantillo, his longtime companion, Dolores Sheppard, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial in Assumption Cemetery are private. There are no calling hours. BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME has care of arrangements.
Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Cecilia Church, 1001 Woods Rd, Solvay, NY 13209 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.
