"Dear Janet, I just found out that Joe Pelliccia passed away. I'm living here in Nashville, TN now. I knew Joe from the days we played together in the band "Breezin". He was such a good man. I remember us playing at the Grotto in East Rochester many times. His wife Janet would come out to see us with my gf MaryJo Butera, and our lead singer, Joe Polizzi's wife Cheri. Fun times back then. Joe was neat, sharp, and always keep his bass spit shine clean, cords neatly folded, and wore a piece of cloth over his belt buckle so it wouldn't scratch his bass. I can still hear him singing, "Find 100 Ways." Joe, rest in peace my good friend. Thoughts and prayers to the Pelliccia family - Sam Favata"
In loving memory of
Joseph Pelliccia
April 28, 1955 - February 29, 2020
Greece: April 28, 1955 -February 29, 2020. Joseph passed surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is predeceased by his parents, Roland and Jean; in-laws, Michael and Anne Andolina; Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Janet (Andolina); loving children, Joseph (Phillip DeMarco) and Stephanie (David) Ashbaugh; loving pets, Annie, Max and Wesley; brothers, Roland (Gloria), Rory (Joanne) and Steven; sisters, Paula McKelvie and Sandra (Fred) Donofrio; many loving family and friends. Our family wants to thank Dr. Megan Baumgart and staff for their care.
NOTE CHANGE: Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, Joseph's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 or Wilmot Cancer Institute, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 in Joe's memory.
Joe was a dedicated, hardworker at Rochester Products for 32 years. He continued his hard work ethics at Ridgemont Country Club, Red Fedele's Brookhouse and Mobil Gas Station. His passion and love for music was reflected in the many local bands he played bass guitar in. Joe's many clicks of friends included his chicken wing buddies, basketball gang, security guard friends and his pals from Rochester Products (Delphi). There wasn't one place that Joe would go where he didn't know somebody. As a loyal friend, he would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He took pride in his family, home and yard. Joe's love for his dogs was immeasurable and he was known for "sleeping with the dogs."
For the multitude of obstacles and procedures Joe endured in his battle with cancer, he always wore a smile and had a positive attitude. His legacy will live on as our hero and a true warrior. Joe has made an anatomical gift to U of R Medicine for the benefit of science and humanity.
Tributes
"Dear Rolland, Please accept my condolence for your great brother Joe. The last time we were all together was at the Hall and Oates concert and we all had a great time. Thats the way i will remember Joe. RIP Joe."
"Dear Janet, Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Joe. I don't know if you remember that Joe worked at Rochester Products with my ex, Ed Smith. You both came over to my home on Salt Rd, just as I was getting a divorce. We also met more recently, at Applebees. I always thought Joe was the most funny, caring friend; always ready to help a friend. I am sad that he has passed so young. I will pray for you and his family. RIP Joe. Sincerely, Doreen Brockler"
"My Goomba is gone, but will live in my heart always. Joe was a great guy who was always there for his friends and family. We played in bands together for many years and had more laughs then you can imagine. He always had a good word about almost everyone and a sly smile and wonderfully funny crude remark for those that gave him attitude or he found on the end of his nose. I loved it. You always knew where Joe stood and what he was thinking, which was a good trait. To some he seemed crusty, but the was only on the outside, to those who truly knew him, we knew he was a major softy who loved so hard it hurt. He always made an effort to remember everyone's birthday or special occasion with a pone call. Joe was a great bass player and musician who could find a harmony in 2 seconds. Fastidious should have been his middle name. The guys in the band always had to laugh when he took way too much time making sure each cord was perfectly straight and neat and everything was just so. Much like his lawn or when he shoveled his driveway. When Joe cut the lawn, each wheel mark had to be perfectly in line on the next pass or he considered it done incorrectly and the snow had to be shoveled with perfectly aligned shovel marks or it drove him nuts. He was a nut about neatness. I would call him sometimes just to share that my wheel marks or shovel alignment was off just so we could laugh. Joe could make you laugh at the drop of a hat. Bottom line, Joe will be missed by so many people it's hard to imagine. His family will understand my closing. "you're going flat _ _ _ hole"! Love you buddy!!!"
"Roland and family, My sincere condolences on the passing of your dear brother. May fond memories give you strength. Karyl Kross"
"Joe was a good friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his friends and family."