Joseph A. Gargano

Joseph A. Gargano, 89 of Boca Raton formerly of Watchung, NJ passed away May 5, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie E. Gargano, his sister, Rose Ann Lesser (Phil), and his sons Ronald (Roganne) Gargano and John Gargano both of Boca Raton; grandchildren, Robin Gargano Weaver (Nick) and Ryan Gargano.

Joseph lived his childhood in New Jersey where he married his high school sweetheart Marie La Motta. He attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and served aboard the tankers Buena Vista, Nevada and Colorado as Lieutenant JG, throughout the Atlantic during World War II. He was a true American Patriot. Upon returning he settled in Springfield, N.J. where he began his construction and development company, Garland Construction. ‘Joe’ was a master craftsman and developed fine custom homes in Springfield ,Westfield, Watchung, N.J.

Joseph and Marie followed their family to Boca Raton in 1973 where he continued his construction projects working on custom homes, condominiums and the Boca Raton Mall. He ‘never retired’ staying productive through his later years working throughout the community in the field he loved. Joe was a ‘perfectionist’ in every job. He committed his heart and soul to ‘do it right!’

Joseph was an honest and generous man and gave to those who were less fortunate. He loved to cook and provide for his family and work around his house to the very end of his life. He lived in the home he built for himself and Marie in Timbercreek, Boca Raton for more than 40 years where he was surrounded by his family.

Joseph received wonderful care by the Hospice by the Sea team in Boca Raton with his family by his bedside he passed away on May 5, 2011. Joseph will be buried at the South Florida VA National Cemetery at a private service with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s name to Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton. www.hbts.org Arrangements Babione of Boca Raton. www.babionesouthflorida.com

Arrangements under the direction of Babione Funeral Home, Boca Raton, FL.