Mr. Joseph Sangiorgi

March 19, 1938 - January 11, 2020

Joseph Sangiorgi, 81, born in 1938 to Ardell Joseph and Olindo Sangiorgi, passed away at home in Cortland on January 11, 2020. Joseph was a graduate of the 1957 Class of Cortland High School and received a wrestling scholarship to Ithaca College and went on to teach physical education and coach wrestling, from Liverpool, N.Y. to California to Maryland. Joe spent the last few years in Florida where he retired to before returning to Cortland just a short time ago. An avid car fan and collector, Joe was the former Vice-President of the Edsel Car Club in Florida and at one time Joe counted 19 Edsel's in his collection. Joe was preceded in death by his parents as well as brothers, Jack and Tony and his loving son, Mark. He is survived by a brother; Ralph (Jeanne) Sangiorgi of Cortland, a granddaughter; Elaina Sangiorgi, of South Carolina, an Aunt; Helen Pollard, a niece; Jodi Sangiorgi McLyman (Steve), nephew; Nathan and nieces; Allyson and Margaret McLyman. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Private burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cortland. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland NY. www.riccardifuneralhome.com