Joseph R. DiPasquale, 85, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale FL.  Born in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Beltrano) DiPasquale.

Joe was a 1958 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He later earned his Bachelors of Science Degree from Buffalo State College.  In 1963, he married Marilyn J. (Colosi) DiPasquale.  Mrs. DiPasquale predeceased him on August 4, 2024.  Joe was employed as a Risk Manager with Occidental Chemical in Niagara Falls, NY and in Texas, and later in the same capacity with elf Petroleum in Philadelphia, PA and Totel SA in New Jersey.  Joe enjoyed traveling and dining out with his wife, as well as coin and stamp collecting, as well as spending time doing activities at the clubhouse in the community in which he resided.  He was a member of Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in Winter Haven, FL.

Joseph is survived by his son, Anthony (Jennifer) DiPasquale; his grandchildren, A.J. (Taylor) DiPasquale and Mia DiPasquale, his sister, Patricia Carroll, and brother, Samuel (Kerry) DiPasquale, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to his wife of 60 years, Joseph was predeceased by his sister, Sarah 'Sue' (Ron) Rice.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16 from 9 – 10:15 AM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will begin at 10:15 followed by Joseph's Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Peter RC Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092.  Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, New York.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the George C. Forsythe Hospice, Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL, 33823.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.