Passed away peacefully on October 3, 2018 at Hospice Wellington in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Adele (Lina) (nee Prestipino) Paolillo. Loving father of Rita Bosco, and Mario (Marianne), all of Guelph. Cherished Nonno of Jesse (Tiffany) and Shanda. Bisnonno of Paisley Adele, and step Bisnonno of Bentley. Dear brother of Maria and Rosaria both of Italy, the late Filippo, Carmela and Lucia. Dear brother in law of Pierina, Osvaldo, Rosa, Tony, and the late Joe Prestipino. He will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews, friends and most of all his fluffy friend Bailey.
Friends will be received at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St, Guelph, on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 2-4, and 7-9pm. A funeral Mass for Joe will be held at St. Johns Church, 45 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. Entombment at Our Lady Immaculate Mausoleum, Marymount Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Hospice Wellington or to the Parkinsons Foundation. Donation cards are available at the funeral home, (519-821-5077).