Joseph F Tuso
December 14, 2021
Josep,h F Tuso 72, of Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle against cancer early Tuesday morning, December 14th. Joe was born and raised in Vineland, and was a longtime resident of Newfield and then Glassboro New Jersey prior to moving to Florida. In Florida he lived in Stuart then Palm Beach County prior to moving to Ocala. He was the son of the late Rose (Viola) & Joseph N Tuso, and was predeceased by his younger brother Anthony "Toby" Tuso and his precious granddaughter Maria Tuso.
Before retiring, Joe worked at Two Guys Department Store in Vineland, and then owned and operated the Newfield News Agency. Joe went on to work for many years in the food distribution Industry and U.P.S.. Joe also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He was a parishioner of the Queen of Peace Church in Ocala. He was known by this family and friends as someone who loved his family deeply. He always had a smile, he loved golf and loved the many dogs that were part of his family especially Becca. He was loved and admired by many and will be greatly missed.
Joe is survived by his beloved partner of many years, Elaine Richards, his son Joe, his daughter Lori and her husband Shawn, three beautiful granddaughters Taylor, Julianne and Sloan and Elaine's wonderful children Felicia, Blake, Veronica, son in law Deano and grandson Wolfgang. Joe is also survived by his two dear sisters Donna Cappola and Chrissy Tuso Emens, their husbands Michael Coppola, and Jerry Emens and many nieces and nephews.
Please contact Elaine Richards or Queen of Peace Church in Ocala, Fl. A memorial service will also be held in Joe's hometown of Vineland where his parents, brother and granddaughter are laid to rest.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a cause near and dear to Joe's heart, in loving memory of his precious granddaughter Maria Tuso. (https://givenow.lls.org/give/342076/#!donation/checkout)
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Our Condolences to all his family and friends.
Our condolences to you and your family. May the memories of happy times with Joe be with you always.
Elaine,
This is a beautiful tribute to Joe.
Warm regards.
Anne
My sincerest condolences to Elaine. Heartfelt sympathy to Joe's family. In the short time I knew Joe, he was a very sweet and caring man. May he rest in eternal heavenly peace. 😢🙏✝️
My sincerest condolences to Elaine. Heartfelt sympathy to Joe's family. In the short time I knew Joe, he was a very sweet and caring man. May he rest in eternal heavenly peace. ✝️
Elaine,
Sorry to hear of this sad news. He sounds like a wonderful man. I’m sorry you have to go through this.
Julie Cohen
So Sorry to hear about you was glad I got to meet up with him for breakfast.After all years of not connect ing with him. We were old neighbors and friends from cherry St in Vineland NJ. Have alot of good memories. Will keep you all in my Prayers