Name: Joseph L. Distante



Life Dates: 3/10/1922 - 4/19/2008



City Of Birth: Utica, NY



Pre-deceased by

Predeceased by his parents Nicholas Nancy (Serio) Distante; sister Rita Distante; son-in-law Anthony Marrapese; brother-in-law Phillip Germano



Survived by

Survived by his loving wife Martha (Massi) Distante; children Nancy (Anthony) DiBitetto, Elizabeth Marrapese Nicholas (Karen) Distante; grandchildren Tony (Lynne) DiBitetto, Joseph (Kristine) DiBitetto, Amy Distante, Kristy Distante, great-grandchildren Tony Andrew DiBitetto, Sam, Jack Leo DiBitetto; brother Michael (Laura) Distante; sister Phyllis Germano; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear fellow Greece Rotarians.



History

Joe was a decorated WWII veteran, an avid golfer, past president of Greece Rotary and a Paul Harris recipient. He had a great love for life and everyone who came into contact with him came away a better person.



Donations

Donations may be sent to the Visiting Nurse Service, 2180 Empire Blvd, Webster NY 14580 or to the American Cancer Sociey, 1400 Winton Rd North, Rochester NY 14609-5831



Services

Visitation Monday 2-4 7-9. Joe's Funeral Mass will be held 10AM on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery