Joseph was in the seminary for 6 1/2 years at the Oblates of Mary immaculate and achieved his Bachelor of Arts in sociology, philosophy, and psychology. He was a general manager of the Seguin Toros minor baseball league ‘75 and the head basketball coach at Antonian high school. Joseph also spent some time coaching at Mount Sacred Heart and was a supervisor for public sector insurance.
Joseph was a member of the Knights of Columbus and and was a Hospital Eucharist Minister. Joseph loved to golf and was a member of the Silverhorn senior golf league and participated in multiple golf tournaments. He also loved watching other sports, some of his favorite teams were the Bears, Cubs, Notre Dame, and the Blackhawks. Joseph also enjoyed cooking.
Joseph stood out in life for his faithfulness, for being a man of integrity, for caring and for being generous, loving, compassionate, charismatic, as well as a great communicator and dedicated. Joseph will be remembered for his famous meatballs, for being a chef and an amazing father, grandfather, and husband of 51 years. He always went to every sports event, dance recital, concert etc. and was everyone’s biggest fan!! He ministered to all people, his love for the Lord.
Joseph leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years, Velma Latronico; sons, Brian Latronico (wife Shannon) and Patrick Latronico; daughter, Kristen Latronico Palacios (husband Edward); five grandchildren, Joseph, Matthew and Courtney Latronico, Tyler Felts, and Alicia Limon; sister, MaryAnn Latronico Murach; and sister in law, Laverne Latronico.
Joseph meets in Heaven his parents, Mike and Mary Latronico and his brother, Michael D. Latronico.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 AM. A committal service will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266 at 11:30 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetNorthFuneralHome.com for the Latronico family.
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