1940
Joseph
2023
Joseph J. Daprato
September 29, 1940 — February 15, 2023
Joseph John Paul DaPrato, of East broad Street Tamaqua, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus
Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Menconi) DaPrato. Joe was also predeceased by; his wife of 48 years Mary Christine (Kopla) DaPrato on December 4, 2022.
Joe was a 1959 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School Joe also attended MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, Penn State's Hazleton Campus, and King's College in Wilkes Barre. He received an Associate Degree in Drafting.
He faithfully and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Receiving basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, the Military Police in Fort Jackson, MS and Fort Gordon, GA. Earning the rank of S.P.4 while serving three years in Vietnam. (MP 716 MP Combat Company A 1964-1965)
Joe worked in his family-owned business, the East End Market from its opening in 1948. He became Manager and Business Owner in 1974 along with his wife, Christine until he permanently retired in 2014.
Joe was a member of St. John XX III Roman Catholic Church in Tamaqua, and a member of the Tamaqua Elks Lodge #592 for many years. Joe was also a lifelong member of the East End Fire Company.
He and his wife, Christine loved to travel, taking many special trips together. Joe enjoyed walking and could be found tending his gardens of which he was very proud.
Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by a cousin, Linda Indelicato and her husband Giovanni of Lafox, IL and her extended family.
Arrangements bestowed to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Life honoring both Chrissy & Joe will be held on March 10, 2023 at St. John Slovak Lutheran Church 1 East Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232.
Friends may call in church from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery Bloomingdale Pennsylvania.
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Menconi) DaPrato. Joe was also predeceased by; his wife of 48 years Mary Christine (Kopla) DaPrato on December 4, 2022.
Joe was a 1959 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School Joe also attended MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, Penn State's Hazleton Campus, and King's College in Wilkes Barre. He received an Associate Degree in Drafting.
He faithfully and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Receiving basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, the Military Police in Fort Jackson, MS and Fort Gordon, GA. Earning the rank of S.P.4 while serving three years in Vietnam. (MP 716 MP Combat Company A 1964-1965)
Joe worked in his family-owned business, the East End Market from its opening in 1948. He became Manager and Business Owner in 1974 along with his wife, Christine until he permanently retired in 2014.
Joe was a member of St. John XX III Roman Catholic Church in Tamaqua, and a member of the Tamaqua Elks Lodge #592 for many years. Joe was also a lifelong member of the East End Fire Company.
He and his wife, Christine loved to travel, taking many special trips together. Joe enjoyed walking and could be found tending his gardens of which he was very proud.
Joe was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by a cousin, Linda Indelicato and her husband Giovanni of Lafox, IL and her extended family.
Arrangements bestowed to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Life honoring both Chrissy & Joe will be held on March 10, 2023 at St. John Slovak Lutheran Church 1 East Abbott Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232.
Friends may call in church from 10:00 A.M. until time of services.
Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery Bloomingdale Pennsylvania.
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Joseph J. Daprato, please visit our flower store.
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