Joseph C. Tessitore, 98, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2025, at his home.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marguerite; and children Aristide, Carmel (Mark), and Joseph. Additionally, he is survived by his former daughter-in-law, Maria (Prior); grandchildren Fiona (Alex) and Aristide; and great-grandchild August. He also leaves many nieces and nephews who were an important part of his extended family.

At the family’s request, there will be no memorial service. A celebration of Joseph's life will be held at a future date to honor his legacy of kindness and love of family.

Nothing Gold Can Stay

Nature’s first green is gold,

Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf’s a flower;

But only so an hour.

Then leaf subsides to leaf.

So Eden sank to grief,

So dawn goes down to day.

Nothing gold can stay.

—Robert Frost