Joseph Anthony Marchese, age 89, of Upper Arlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born October 13, 1929 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Nunzio and Nunzia Marchese. Also preceding him in death was his loving wife of 61 years Mary Ann; siblings Mario, Antoinette, Frank and Mary McCool. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Joe will be deeply missed by his children, Joe (Rhonda) Marchese, Greg (Bobbi) Marchese, Sue (Alan) Bury, Tom (Debbie) Marchese, Ann Adams, Chris (Barbie) Marchese and Tim Marchese; his adored grandchildren, Jordan, Blake, Christian, Ryan, Candace, Amy, David, Alex, Michael, Michelle, Jennifer, Nick, Chris, Nate, Lauren and Allison; great-grandchildren Max, Sophia and Evelyn; sister Dorothy (Bob) Fahey; several nieces, nephews and many friends. He was a longtime member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Swim and Racquet Club and Columbus Bar Association. Joe enjoyed OSU sports, playing tennis and traveling. Family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington 43221. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane with Monsignor Paul Enke, Celebrant. Private entombment for family at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe's memory may be made to Holy Family Soup Kitchen, 57 South Grubb Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Joe Marchese.
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