Joseph F. Scannello of Warwick, NY passed away on November 28, 2024, at Park Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middletown, NY. He was 91 years old. 

Born on January 10, 1933, in Queens, NY, he was the son of John and Anna (nee LaMotta) Scannello. He was predeceased by brother John Scannello.

Joseph joined the U.S. Army at a young age. While he was serving in the U.S. Army reserves, he was called into active duty. He was proud to serve his country and was honorably discharged.

Joseph was an accountant at IBM in Elmsford, NY for 25 years. He was an avid sports fan that loved the New York Yankees and Giants. 

Married to the late Sharon Dillion Scannello for 63 years (2023), Joseph leaves to grieve: their five children: Wendy Desimini and her husband Vito of North White Plains, NY; Valerie Rescigno of Whitehouse Station NJ; Joseph Scannello of Hilliard, Ohio; Robert Scannello of Jamestown, NY; Richard Scannello and his wife Kathy of Pine Island, NY; grandchildren: Andrew Rescigno and his wife Jessica, Bryanna and her husband Noah Peebles, Matthew Desimini, Lyndsey Rescigno and her husband Tanner Pfendner, Rachael Scannello, Justin Scannello; and Megan Scannello; and four great-grandchildren: Max, Milo, Kai, and Dylan.   

Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024, at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, followed by interment in Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Road, Goshen, NY 10924.  To view the Mass live online at the scheduled time, use this link: https://ststephenchurchwarwick.org/livestreams