Joseph R. Muoio, 91, of Grand Island, NY died on Tuesday March 24, 2015 at DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was one of thirteen children of the late Dominic and Angelina (Mancuso) Muoio.

Joseph attended local schools and during World War II he served in the United States Marine Corps from February 10, 1943 where he participated in action at Okinawa and was honorably discharged on May 11, 1946. In September 1956 he married Patricia (Connolly) Muoio at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Joseph was employed by Sears Roebuck and worked at many stores throughout Western New York for over 45 years in many capacities, from clerk to managing various departments. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, but most importantly he was devoted to the care and well being of his family.

In addition to his wife of fifty-eight years, he is survived by six children, Judy (Ron) Link of Grand Island, NY, Richard (Lori) Muoio of Richmond, VA, Patty (Jorge) Ramirez, Janice (Rob) Gaynor both of Orlando, FL, Dan (Lana) Muoio of Atlanta, GA, and Michael (Debbie) Muoio of Carey, NC; seventeen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
four brothers Frank N. Muoio, Dominic (late Marie) Muoio, Nicholas (late Dorothy) Muoio, Anthony (late Nora) Muoio and eight sisters Christine (late Anthony) Elia, Isabel (late Sylvester) Scollin, Mary Junquera, Alvina (late Jack) Roberti, Frances (late Frank) Muoio, Rosemary (late Michael) Masco, Louise (late Reno) Galdini and Anna (late Michael "Mickey") Presutti.

Visitation Friday 4 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Saturday March 28th at 11:15 A.M. in St. Stephen R.C. Church, 2100 Baseline Rd. Grand Island, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment with military honors in St. Stephen Cemetery, Grand Island. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive Ste 6, Williamsville, NY 14221.