In Memory Of
Joseph V. Pennisi
1936
2024
Joseph V. Pennisi
December 15, 1936 — March 16, 2024
Troy - Joseph V. Pennisi, 87, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Privitera) Pennisi. Joe is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Carol (Naberezny) Pennisi. In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children, Joseph (Gina) Pennisi, JoAnne (Tony) Sericolo, Paul (Colleen) Pennisi, and Christopher (Nori) Pennisi. Joe was immensely proud of his 11 grandchildren whom he often referred to as his pride and joy - Isabella, Anthony, Sophia, Anya, Sebastian, Stefan, Molly, Macie, Maddie, Connor, and Mason. He is predeceased by his brother Sam Pennisi and his sister Jan Tario.
Joe graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1953 and later attended 11 years of night school at RPI while working full-time to earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the NYS Army National Guard for 6 years. Upon graduation from college, Joe worked for Norton/Nashua Corporation as a research and development project engineer, retiring after 41 years. He and his wife then spent the next 24 winters in Myrtle Beach, S.C., making friends from all over the country. Joe was an avid woodworker and could fix nearly anything. He enjoyed cooking, reading, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Joe was admired for his wisdom, his patience, and his deep sense of devotion to his family. He was a great listener, was accepting of everyone, and had the most impressive memory. Joe leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever live in the hearts of those who called him Joe, Dad, Poppy, Uncle Joe, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Upstate New York Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/hudson.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy, New York. A funeral mass will be held immediately following calling hours. Interment will be private at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
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Joe graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1953 and later attended 11 years of night school at RPI while working full-time to earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He served in the NYS Army National Guard for 6 years. Upon graduation from college, Joe worked for Norton/Nashua Corporation as a research and development project engineer, retiring after 41 years. He and his wife then spent the next 24 winters in Myrtle Beach, S.C., making friends from all over the country. Joe was an avid woodworker and could fix nearly anything. He enjoyed cooking, reading, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Joe was admired for his wisdom, his patience, and his deep sense of devotion to his family. He was a great listener, was accepting of everyone, and had the most impressive memory. Joe leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever live in the hearts of those who called him Joe, Dad, Poppy, Uncle Joe, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Upstate New York Make-A-Wish Foundation https://wish.org/hudson.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy, New York. A funeral mass will be held immediately following calling hours. Interment will be private at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit NewComerAlbany.com
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Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, March 23, 2024
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