Joseph "Joe" John Zegarelli, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 14, 2018, at home at the age of 81. He was born December 7, 1936 in Schenectady, NY and moved to Alabama as a young man. He retired in 2009 after a long, successful career in real estate and land development. Joe is survived by his wife, Brenda, sons Chris and Joseph (Lynn),step-sons Adam Snable (Kristen) and Josh Snable (Cara), grandchildren, Lola, Mae, and Emerson. He is also survived by sisters- Connie Garrard, Rose Goldner, and Nancy Frascatore, brother - Ben Zegarelli, and many nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held graveside at Elmwood Cemetery on July 16 at 11:00. Pallbearers will be Joe Zegarelli Jr., Chris Zegarelli, Adam Snable Josh Snable, AI Istorico and Bill Oday. Joe enjoyed Alabama football, being outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his dog, Molly. Joe was a generous, loving husband, father, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We love you.
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