Joseph F. Jioio, 88, of Greensburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Latrobe, a son of the late Fred and Elvira (DeSimone) Jioio. He was the proud owner and operator of Jioio's Italian Take Out as well as owner and president of Jioio's Italian Corner in Latrobe. He served with the Army military police in Washington, DC. Joseph attended Clarion University and California State College, where he played football during the 1951 season. He graduated from California State College with a degree in education. Mr. Jioio went on to become an educator at Jeannette High School, assistant football coach at Jeannette High School varsity football team and educator at Hempfield School District. He served as a volunteer youth baseball coach in West Jeannette and was the carpenter for Sister Anita Schulte, S.C. for the Seton Hill Montessori School. He was a devoted member of St. Paul Parish and St. Vincent Divine Mercy Novenas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Ann (Yarup) Jioio, a sister, Janice Jioio Petrus; grandson, Kyle George; and sons-in-law, Richard Schricker and Jeff Kwaczala. He is survived by his nine children, Cheryl Ann Hollin (Arthur), Renee Schricker, Lisa Jioio (Darlene), Joseph A. Jioio (Sandy), Michele George (David), Cassandra Kwaczala-Good (Shan), Anthony "Tony" Jioio (Annette), Annette Moore (Shawn) and Danielle Jioio; 22 grandchildren, Cheryl, Lindsey, Camela, Samantha, Christina (Adam), Katie (Leann), Jennifer, Scott (Ashley), Madison, Damien, Chance, Dimitri, Michael, Jonathan (Nicole), Anna, Augustine, Ezabella, Angelo, Lauren, Zachary, Savanna, Malaina and Collin; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosalie Jioio Keslar; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 516 Stanton St., Greensburg. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Parish, Greensburg. Entombment will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery Mary Mother of Mercy Mausoleum, Unity Township, with full military honors accorded by the Greensburg VFW Post 33 Honor Guard. www.bachafh.com.
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I remember running into Shirley and Joe at a Monroeville Hotel Ballroom on a Saturday evening.The spent the evening dancing to a live music band. I can still see them gracefully gliding a round the dance floor. Miss them both, Cousin Karen
Karen Smith
January 21, 2024
Dear Joe,
You left a great Family and super Legacy in each of their faces .... and our hearts ....not to mention a tummy full of your best recipes.
We know you are taking care of the precious Jioios who arrived before you. God Bless all your hard work ... here and there! Lov from Gbg.
Suzanne Plesha
Friend
January 19, 2023
When God made your dad ... He kept that mould for very few. We were blessed to know him . You were graced to call him `dad´. So much to so many .
Heaven has a beautiful pair ... in your mom and dad. God Lov you.
Suzanne M Plesha
Friend
February 26, 2022
He lived a long life, and what a testament his large family is to his memory and that of Shirley. May he Rest In Peace,and May the Lord console you all.
Jean (Miller) Dunne
Other
January 27, 2022
Mr. Jioio.....Or Mr. Joe as we called him, was my woodshop instructor from 1978 to 1980 at Stanwood Jr. High and taught me the proper way to use a great many tools, and, in 1980, awarded me and a friend an outstanding workshop award...a very defining moment in my life that I'm eternally grateful for. Rest well Mr. Joe, I will never forget you for the impact you had on my life.
Stephen J. Perry
School
January 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family from Jean Cooke and family
Jeanne Cooke-Stafford
January 26, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. I knew your Dad for a long time. He was a good friend.
Susan D´Onofrio
January 26, 2022
He was a great teacher.
Joe Mann
Work
January 26, 2022
So very sorry for your loss Lisa, Darlene and all of the Jioio family
We are here for you if anything is needed. That is what friends are for. Many prayers for the entire Jioio family
Sharon and Jerry Burkovich
January 26, 2022
Rest In Peace Joe.
Lonnie Flood
January 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss, may you find strength with God and your friends during this time
John and Becky Carl
January 25, 2022
Our Hearts and Prayers to all. With Deepest Sympathy.
Barry & lisa Tocco
January 25, 2022
Michele and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your beautiful memories help to heal your hearts~
Lori Hawker
Friend
January 25, 2022
We are so very saddened to learn of Joe's transition. He was always such a kind and entertaining guy who really knew how to make an exemplary pizza! Please accept our most heartfelt condolences and love, We'll be holding all of you in our hearts as you figure out your new way of living without him. Much love.
Hank and Nancy Stupi
Family
January 25, 2022
Deepest sympathies.
Rest in peace.
Shirley Baker
January 25, 2022
Sorry for the passing of ur dad, grandfather he was a good guy known him all my life
Tina Schur
January 25, 2022
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