Joseph Paul Yannuzzi

Joseph Paul Yannuzzi January 24, 1938 – February 1, 2014 Butler, Pennsylvania Son of the late John and Caroline Yannuzzi, Joe was predeceased by his first wife, Faith Kathleen, and is survived by the sunshine of his life: his daughter Paige Jennifer Frey (Jeffrey); his northern star: his grandson Taylor Joseph Frey; his son Mark; sisters Rose Marie Rose and Joan Spalik (Jack); brother John Yannuzzi (Barbara); sisters-in-law Lorraine Greblick, Darlene Schumaker (Barry), and Karen Perfetti; brother in law Ronald Tutsky; his best-friend Neil Ritz; as well as many friends, nieces, and nephews. After graduating from Johnson City High School, Joe attended Alfred University where he became a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, played on Alfred’s undefeated football team of 1958, and shot a hole in one as a member of the golf team. Upon graduating from Alfred, Joe proudly served in the US Army as a Captain in the Transportation Division, and married Faith Tutsky, the love of his life. While stationed in Germany Joe was able to learn the local language and travel Europe with Faith by his side. After leaving the Army, Joe held executive positions with Lander Beauty; Fields Corporation, a division of Avon; Tupperware; and went on to own a series of successful businesses including Bresler’s Ice Cream Store; Landscaping by Joe; and Good Sports. During the last few years of his life, Joe followed his passion for the game of golf and worked as a groundsman at Lake Arthur Golf Course. In addition to his passion for the game of golf, Joe loved telling stories and fishing with his grandson. An excellent cook, Joe loved making everything from schnitzel to pasta puttanesca. There will be a celebration of Joe’s life in Butler, P.A. and in Johnson City, N.Y. in the coming months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Wreaths Across America (PO Box 249; Columbia Falls, ME 04623; phone: 877-385-9504; http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/) or The C.V. Star Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College (01 South Water Street; Chestertown, MD 21620; phone: (410) 810-7161; http://www.washcoll.edu/centers/starr/)

Joseph Paul Yannuzzi

January 24, 1938 - January 1, 2014