Mr. Joseph Carsello

February 18, 1931 - October 16, 2017

Joseph Carsello, 86, passed away peacefully October 16, 2017 at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland. Joe was born February 18, 1931 in Cortland, the son of Bernardo and Mary Demperio Carsello. He graduated from Cortland Jr. Sr. High School and attended LeMoyne College in Syracuse. Joe worked at a variety of jobs including, construction, meat cutting, food industry, retail, office management and the local post office prior to his life time employment at Cornell University in Public Safety where he met his former wife, Virginia Shaw of Ithaca. He retired in 1989 and returned to Cortland in 1990 to enjoy his retirement years. He is survived by his brother; Robert ( Mary Lee) Carsello of Cortland, nieces; Loretta (Jim) Schlenker of Homer, Christa Carsello of Fayetteville, Beth Carsello of Cortland, Karen (Randy) Waibel of Granite Falls, N. Carolina, Karen Rigby of Philadelphia, Pa., Kathy King of Ft. Myers, Fl. and Richard Stanfield of Naples, Florida., and several extended family members. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a sister; Mary Carsello King of Ft. Myers, Fl. Joe especially enjoyed outdoor sports and recreation activities, including, tennis, biking and hiking. He was an avid bowler, reader, writer of poetry and enjoyed listening to music . Services will be private and held for immediate family members. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Mary's Parish, Cortland, N.Y. or an organization of ones choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y www.riccardifuneralhome.com