Joseph Giddio, formerly of Long Branch, NJ, entered his eternal rest on February 29, 2020. His
family takes comfort in knowing he has been joyfully reunited with his parents, Stephen J. and
Grace Giddio, and his brothers Carl and Stephen. Surviving him are nieces Tobie, Lorrie, and
Dina, grand-niece Praise, and former sister-in-law Betty.
Joe was born on November 13, 1933 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan and maintained a
lifelong love affair with New York City even after he and his family moved to Long Branch. He
worked at the Western Union company for over 40 years. He most recently resided at Pine Run
Lakeview Assisted Living in Doylestown, PA. Joe was a parishioner of Church of the Precious
Blood in Monmouth Beach where he also served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister.
Joe was an ardent supporter of the arts and adored classical music, opera and Broadway shows.
He loved to travel and visited all corners of the globe with family and friends. He was an
enthusiastic member of many social and civic organizations but was most proud of his service
as a 4th Degree Knight in Assembly 646 of the Knights of Columbus.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:15 A.M. on Saturday, March 7 at Church of the Precious
Blood in Monmouth Beach, NJ. Friends are invited to visit from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at
the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made to Encore Community Services, where Joe volunteered.