Joseph William Marmorale, Born January 22, 1938, in Glen Cove, New York

Passed peacefully with his beloved family by his side on December 11, 2022. Joe was educated at

Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia. He was a devoted friend to all his lifelong acquaintances, childhood

friends, and business associates acquired throughout his long and diverse life. President of his

construction company for many years with his late brother Frank (Sonny), the construction world was one of

his passions, and he strove for perfection in all his undertakings. He was also an avid gardener and

landscaper with his passion and determination to grow giant tomatoes on the east coast. Joe was

enthusiastic and proud of his family and their accomplishments, always eager to share his pride with

others.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Boyd Marmorale, their three beautiful children,

daughter Cheryl Joseffy her companion Roy Demma, daughter Christine (Michael)

Donnelly, and son Frederick Marmorale (Mia). Joe enjoyed watching their six grandchildren grow to

fine young adults Christopher Joseffy, Kyle Marmorale, Samantha

Donnelly, Devon Marmorale, Kylee Donnelly, and the late Michael Horton.

And one great Granddaughter Kylie Horton. He loved being

the pops to all of them. He is survived by his sister Dianna Buchan of Saugerties NY.

Nancy and Joe were loved and respected by both their family and the

community of East Norwich. Joe was the kind of man who was always the first to lend a helping hand

and kind words of wisdom and guidance to whoever needed it.

He enjoyed playing ball with all the kids in the neighborhood. Joe took many different jobs along his

journey to set an excellent example for his young family, taking various positions in his lifetime, from

parking cars on the weekends to selling aluminum siding and even driving an oil truck in the winters and

owning his own construction company with his predeceased brother Frank (Sonny) Marmorale. He was

a perfectionist in his craft, down to the T. This trait he passed along to his children and others around

him. Joe, too many was a bit of a tyrant at times, but his lessons were well meant.

Later in life Joe had Gastric bypass surgery and lost an enormous amount of weight allowing him to

enjoy many years as a thinner man. He finished his career at Pavco as part of the estimating team, along

with his lifetime friends Billy and Skippy Fair.

Joe and his wife Nancy met at Morgan's Beach in 1958 and were married in May of 1959 They have

lived in East Norwich for most of their married life with the short period spent in Florida from 1963-1966.

The Marmorale family were taken there for developing Construction in Florida .Joe was a member of

the Italian American Club in Oyster Bay, His family was from Puduli Italy as many members from Oyster

Bay and Glen cove were also from this small village. He was immensely proud to assist with the yearly

feasts and fund raising. He excelled in selling raffle tickets for St Rocco's Feast. Joe loved his football

mainly the NY Jets ever yelling at the TV. A devoted lifetime fan. Joe was a loyal friend a man with

integrity, true responsibility, compassion and care for all he knew, With a big smile and words of

encouragement. He will be truly missed by all who met him and all that loved him.

God bless rest in Peace Big Joe. Pops