Joseph W. Schiavone, of Voorhis Drive, Brentwood died Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. He was 81.
He was born in Kingston on July 20, 1925 a son of the late Joseph R. and Willabell Cole Schiavone. He served in the US Army during WW II in the European Theatre of Operations and received a Bronze Star.
He prided himself on selling, for 40 years, Cadillac and Oldsmobile in Long Island. He was well respected in his industry as a salesperson.
One son Wayne Schiavone died in 1990. One sister Dorothy Townsend and one brother Robert Schiavone, both died previously
Surviving are one stepson Todd S. Brown of Brentwood; one sister Kay Hicks and her husband Robert of Bloomington, two step granddaughters Tracy and Michelle; four nieces and nephews.
Reposing at the Simpson – Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. on Saturday from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be conducted at Wiltwyck Cemetery immediately following the hours.