He attended St. Alphonso Grammar School, San Joaquin Memorial High School, LaSalle Noviate in Napa, Ca., St. Mary's College in Moraga, Ca., and West Valley College in San Jose, Ca.
He served in the United States Army for three years during the "Cold War." Joseph worked for Lockheed and IBM.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Barbara; four sisters and six brothers.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral home on Monday, December 16, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Queen of the Apostle Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
