Joseph "Joey" M. Iannarelli, 70, of Lewiston, NY died on Thursday February 9, 2012 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Saverio and Mary (Siracuse) Iannarelli.

Joey was a lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area. He was employed as a machinist at the Carborundum Company until retiring in 1997. Following his retirement he continued working as a Classroom Associate for the Niagara Falls School System. Joe was an avid poker player which he enjoyed doing with his many friends.

Joseph is survived by his wife of eighteen years Barbara "B" A. (Bundy) Iannarelli, his son Joseph (Samantha) Iannarelli of Akron, NY; a special son Mark Iannarelli of Niagara Falls, NY; two grandchildren Matthew and Alexandra, his siblings Angela (late William) Simm of Youngstown, NY; Frank (late Sharon) Iannarelli of North Tonawanda, NY and Mary Ann (John) Ball of Webster, NY; his nieces and nephews Bill, Andrea, Cindy, Denise, Liz, Darlene, Aaron, Marcus, Samantha, Nikki, Amanda, Jessica, Karianne, Mo, Davy, Dawn, Kim and Andy. He is also survived by his former wife Anna Iannarelli (Joe Brands), best friend Joe Tabone; dear friends Jim and Sarina Lewis; his beloved pets Bella and Bailey and several great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service will be held at a date and place to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to BlueMoon Meadows, c/o Dee Herzog, Treasurer, 1919 Honeoye Falls #6 Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Arrangements by M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.