Joseph passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home on June 24, 2012.

He will be missed by his wife, of 52 years, Ruby and children Brad, Larry, Karen (Ed) and Kelly. He also had seven grandchildren who will remember him with love; Caleigh, Meghan, Zachary, Nathan, Kelsey, Eric and Bryce. He also leaves behind sisters in Italy and France along with their families.

Joseph came to Canada from Italy in the early 1950's and became a Canadian Citizen in 1960. Joseph worked as a logger for many years and then tried his hand as a small engine mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, making wine and reading western novels.

A Tea for Family and Friends will be held on Friday, June 29th, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 822 St. Paul Street.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Kamloops Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.

www.kamloopshospice.com