Joseph Iavaroni of Seaford, NY passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 at the age of 93 years old. Joseph “Pepe” was born on March 4,1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Milena (Rossilli) and Vincenzo Iavarone. Pepe served proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime employee of British Airways.
He is survived by his beloved wife Jean (O’Connor). Loving father of Laura Mills (Scott), Joseph (Cristina), Stephen (Melissa) and Kara Pitti (Robert). Cherished Papa to Melena, Alexandra, Cameron, Jenna, Michael, Brandon, Andrew, Justin, Jackson and Tallulah. Pepe is survived by his brothers Albert, Mario, Vincent and his sister Mary. He was predeceased by his brothers Salvatore, Ugolino, Giuseppe and Mario. He was loved by his many in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Visitation at Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford on Monday, October 14th, 7-9:00 pm and Tuesday, October 15th, 2-4:00 pm and 7-9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 16th, 9:45 am at Maria Regina RC Church, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue, Seaford. Interment to follow on Wednesday, October 16th at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations to be made in Joseph’s memory to the following charities:
HONOR FLIGHT https://www.honorflight.org/
INTREPID MUSEUM https://support.intrepidmuseum.org/campaign/fighting-i-fund/c320655
VISITING NURSE SERVICE HOSPICE HOUSE https://visitingnurseservice.org/giving-special_events/giving/
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home
Maria Regina RC Church
St. Charles Cemetery
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