Joseph Anthony Volpe, 73, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away November 9, 2015. Joseph has been a resident of South Florida for the past 26 years, coming from the Bronx, New York. He was a member of St. Gregory's and St. Emmanuel Catholic Churches and the Police Benevolent Association. He is survived by his children; Joshua Volpe, Waverly Lyons, Damien Mon, Joseph Volpe Jr., and Justin Volpe, his sisters; Rosemarie DiMarco and Rita Shankoff, his grandchildren; Patrick Scott, Gianna Ronni, and Isabella, his great grandson, Nicholas Joseph and his cat, Lucy.
Tributes
Ray Giammarco wrote on Dec 25, 2015:
"Although i did not know Joe personally we knew each other from the Sinatra Forum a fine NYPD officer along side many of my NYPD friends and relatives, All of his family have my deepest condolences we lost a very good man and friend.
I myself retired to Boynton Beach Fl seventeen years ago
it's the land of Paradise. Joe will always be remembered as the nice guy, RIP my friend."
Vincent Terranova wrote on Dec 24, 2015:
"Number one Sinatra fan. Joe love the music of Sinatra. I would send him rare Sinatra recordings and concerts and radio shows. I spoke to him once about Sinatra and New York and Italian life. He would honor my dad by sending a fruit basket to us every holiday season. I was deeply saddened when I got an email today informing of his passing. I had just sent him a rare Sinatra concert and his last email was that he enjoyed it. Joe chilled out by listening to Sinatra. It made him happy. God bless Joe."
Carolyn Ohlbaum wrote on Dec 24, 2015:
"I am terribly saddened and shocked to hear that Joe passed away. My heart goes out to Joe's family and all of his friends. All of you have my deepest condolences and comfort. I met Joe years ago when I was a member of Nancy Sinatra's "family forum" for her father Frank Sinatra. I quickly became very good friends with Joe, and we enjoyed sharing comments about Frank. Joe was passionate about Frank, and it was such a pleasure to get to know Joe well and have him as a very dear friend. Each year at Christmas, we would exchange cards and bring each other up-to-date about ourselves and also the latest in Frank Sinatra recordings. Again, I'm so sad that my dear friend Joe has passed away."
Cindy Reilly wrote on Nov 21, 2015:
"I'm so grateful I got to visit with Joe last September. We moved to NC 6 years ago, but used to live in the same courtyard in Plantation. Joe used to sit outside and watch his cats explore the neighborhood, but they would always come back because they knew where their home was. Joe loved his cats immensely and is now reunited with Smokey and Kato, and will see his beloved Lucy Lou again some day. My husband and I would go to mass with Joe at St. Gregory's every once in a while. Joe was a good friend, an honorable man. You've earned your spot in heaven Joe. RIP my friend."
Dennis Reilly wrote on Nov 20, 2015:
"We lost one of the good guys when we lost Joe. He was a good friend to me while I lived in Florida. It was always nice to touch base with him when I moved to North Carolina.."
Bianca Hennings wrote on Nov 19, 2015:
"I was lucky enough to call him "Dad" even though he wasn't my biological father. He treated me truly as a own and my kids as though they were his grandkids and I am forever blessed to have loved him and be loved by him. I've put off writing in this for a bit because I simply haven't been ready to tap into those emotions yet. Have to keep some in check for now still.
I will miss my annual Frank SInatra calendar. Singing me the song "Bianca" that he had a bootleg recording of. His laughter, his smile and his wonderful stories. I love you Dad. Please tell the rest of the family hello and that to keep looking out for us. You were always an angel on earth so now you can be surrounded by others that have a beautiful soul such as yours. I promise to always keep Gianna grounded in our faith as promised when becoming her Godmother. Please always keep her safe and allow her to feel you in her heart forever. See you on the other side...."
Pat Danna wrote on Nov 18, 2015:
"I had the pleasure of working with Joe and he was a great person. RIP Brother."
Sheila Landesman wrote on Nov 17, 2015:
"Joe was a man who gave much to this world then he took from it. He was an amazing man. Rest In Peace."
Linda and Bob Sokol wrote on Nov 17, 2015:
"I remember meeting Joe as a young man when he married my cousin Joanne and thought " handsome guy ". They had two wonderful sons,
Joseph and Justin. I know how they loved their Dad. He left them too soon!
And they will miss him always! Rest in peace Joe!
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D. Cancellieri & V. DeLeo wrote on Nov 16, 2015:
"To: Joseph Jr., Justin and JoAnne Volpe. I am praying for you during your time of loss. The world has lost a great spirit. Much love & peace to all of you, Cousin Dorothy & Vinnie xoxo"
Marilyn and Joe Baal wrote on Nov 16, 2015:
"I have had the privilege of having Joe as part of my family, thru marriage to my cousin JoAnne. My deepest sympathy to his sons Joseph Jr. and Justin Volpe. RIP Joe."
Miles and Mary Ann Burnham. wrote on Nov 16, 2015:
"We will miss your amusing stories.Joe was a great and funny man. Rest in peace, Joe."
Justin Volpe wrote on Nov 16, 2015:
"I am Joseph Anthony Volpe & JoAnne Volpe's Second Born Child Justin Volpe and younger Brother of Joseph Antrhony Volpe Jr. I can never explain how proud i was of My Father Joseph . I can never explain how i was always so proud that My Father was a New York City Police Officer .He and my mother moved me and my Brother Joseph Jr. from The Bronx , NY to a wonderful little Suburb in Westchester County , NY . It was a small House on the top of a hill that i had the privilege to grow up in a Neighborhood everyone would have loved to grow up in like me and my Brother did .
I have so many great memories of our family living in Valhalla , NY . My Brother Joseph and I , His Blood Children will Love our Father Joseph Anthony Volpe Forever and will miss him dearly !!!
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JoAnne Volpe wrote on Nov 16, 2015:
"JoAnne Volpe
I am the Mother of Joseph A. Volpe's first born children Joseh Anthony Jr and Justin. I had the pleasure of sharing our wonderful family oriented neighborhood in the Bronx, N.Y. since we were chilldren.. It was a place where"Everyone knew your name".It was a very proud time for myself and his sons when we attended his graduation into New York's Finest. His sons always had a great love for him and enormous respect for him. They will always love and miss him. I will always be very grateful that in the last few months of his life he had been by my side through the horrendous illness that I am going though. He was a great support for me and his sons throughout this very difficult time.He earned his place in heaven. He will be thought about, prayed for,missed and respected all the days of our lives. RIP, Joe, you earned your place there
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Bob Kasprak wrote on Nov 15, 2015:
"Rest in peace.
My sincere condolences to his families.
The Kasprak Family"
Doreen Ann Rao wrote on Nov 14, 2015:
"Joseph Anthony Volpe:
My Uncle Joey was a special man. A former Officer of New York's Finest: the NYPD for 20 years serving in the harshest of boroughs, The Bronx. In retirement, he continued serving the State of Florida as a Court Officer and volunteer fire fighter.
Uncle Joey was an avid reader, self-taught historian and supporter of freedom and conservatism.
He was a proud American Italian and understood the importance of ancestral family ties which laid a path for him and those he loved.
I will miss his sensibility, his joyful laugh and profound love for family.
Uncle Joey is survived by his beloved children; Joseph Volpe Jr., Justin Volpe ,Joshua Volpe and Waverly Marie and Damien. All of whom he loved deeply and spoke of with tremendous pride and joy.
He is also survived by his loving and devoted sisters Rosemarie Di Marco and Rita Shankoff who loved him dearly.
May God bless you in eternity as you join your father Anthony, your mother Lucille and big brother Louis in heaven above.
Rest in Peace xooxoxoxo"
Friend of Rosemaire wrote on Nov 14, 2015:
"Lauletti Family:
My prayers and love go to you all. I am deeply sorry for your loss. RIP"
Lauletti Family wrote on Nov 14, 2015:
"My love and prayers go out to, My Mother and Father Rosemarie and Salvatore, Aunt Rita,Aunt Joanne,
Joseph Jr.,Justin,Josh and Wavely
We Love you and Miss you already xo
Rest in Peace "
Lauletti Family wrote on Nov 14, 2015:
"My amazing Uncle Joey was such a special man....Loved and will miss having long conservations with him "
Your one and only daughter, Waverly Marie wrote on Nov 13, 2015:
"At this moment, I just want to tell you that I love you with ALL my heart!!! I am really trying to hold it together, not only for the family but, for you as well. I know that you will ALWAYS be with me!!! See you later dad! xoxoxoxo"