Joseph (Joe) Michael Sallese, age 84, born into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2022. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandson Nicholas, brothers Angelo (Rita), Tony (Rose), and an infant brother; sisters Rafaella (Tom) Hamilton, and Donna (Butch) Markelz, and a brother-in-law Bob (Lynn, surviving) Jacksetich.
Joe had a full life enjoying traveling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a true artist, master builder, wood carver, and painter. In recent years he made hundreds of beautiful rosaries for family and friends. Joe was a long-time owner of Lyons Lumber and Building Center in Joliet.
Joe was a devout Catholic who enjoyed praying the rosary daily.
Interment will follow and Joe will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Crest Hill.
Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandson Nicholas, brothers Angelo (Rita), Tony (Rose), and an infant brother; sisters Rafaella (Tom) Hamilton, and Donna (Butch) Markelz, and a brother-in-law Bob (Lynn, surviving) Jacksetich.
Joe had a full life enjoying traveling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a true artist, master builder, wood carver, and painter. In recent years he made hundreds of beautiful rosaries for family and friends. Joe was a long-time owner of Lyons Lumber and Building Center in Joliet.
Joe was a devout Catholic who enjoyed praying the rosary daily.
Interment will follow and Joe will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Crest Hill.
Joseph (Joe) Michael Sallese, age 84, born into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2022. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with cancer.
Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandson Nicholas, brothers Angelo (Rita), Tony (Rose), and an infant brother; sisters Rafaella (Tom) Hamilton, and Donna (Butch) Markelz, and a brother-in-law Bob (Lynn, surviving) Jacksetich.
Joe had a full life enjoying traveling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a true artist, master builder, wood carver, and painter. In recent years he made hundreds of beautiful rosaries for family and friends. Joe was a long-time owner of Lyons Lumber and Building Center in Joliet.
Joe was a devout Catholic who enjoyed praying the rosary daily.
Interment will follow and Joe will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Crest Hill.
Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandson Nicholas, brothers Angelo (Rita), Tony (Rose), and an infant brother; sisters Rafaella (Tom) Hamilton, and Donna (Butch) Markelz, and a brother-in-law Bob (Lynn, surviving) Jacksetich.
Joe had a full life enjoying traveling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He was a true artist, master builder, wood carver, and painter. In recent years he made hundreds of beautiful rosaries for family and friends. Joe was a long-time owner of Lyons Lumber and Building Center in Joliet.
Joe was a devout Catholic who enjoyed praying the rosary daily.
Interment will follow and Joe will be laid to rest at Saint Mary Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Crest Hill.
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