Joseph DiCello

A memorial services will be held at 4 pm Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home, for Joseph Dominic DiCello, 85, who passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinsons. Ben Martinez, of the Mesa Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, will officiate. Joseph was born July 26, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Frank DiCello, of Platonia, Catanzaro, Italy, and Mary Mancuso DiCello from Italy. Joseph was married on July 14, 1945 to Jean Celestia Ranchel, who survives him at the family home. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. His children all survive him, Isabelle Gotsche, and her husband, Gordon of Roswell, Frank DiCello, and his wife Catherine, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, John DiCello of Roswell, and Jennifer Sanchez and her husband, Elmo, of Roswell. Joseph is survived by his brother Mike DiCello, and his wife, Theresa, his sister, Emma Shulski , whose husband, Bill, now deceased, was a dear of friend of Joe's. They are from Kenosha, Wisconsin. His sister, Katherine Lee, lives in Georgia. Her husband, James Lee, now deceased, was also a beloved friend of Joe's. Joseph's sister, Rose Fran Ruffalo, of Sarasota, Florida, is now deceased. Joseph has 15 grandchildren, David Gotsche, Robin Guzman, Jonathan Gotsche, Gabriel Gotsche, Rachel Booker, Joel Gotsche, Dion DiCello, Dana DiCello, Ryan Witt, Jerry Witt, Jeannette DiCello, Jacob DiCello, Michael DiCello, Joseph Sanchez, and Amanda Sanchez. He also has 8 great-grandchildren, Alek Guzman, Kristian Guzman, Anthony DiCello, Aiden Witt, Dason Gotsche, Eli Gotsche, Mason Gotsche, and Madden Gotsche. His good friends were Bob Chiasson, Steve Yankovich, Merle Gotsche, and George Joseph, all deceased. Also to be mentioned are long-time friends Leon Edmark, Jessie Leos, and Joe Cillis. He worked very hard through his life, often working two jobs at a time to take care of his family. He was very self-sacrificing, for which his family remains appreciative. He worked in the Wisconsin branch of the Civilian Conservation Corps, constructing recreation sites, later at Arneson Foundry, and for many years at Simmons Mattress Factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He and his wife, and his dear friend and brother-in-law Jim Lee and wife Katherine Lee, opened Midwest Music Store. Many fine musicians today owe their expertise to that venture. In Roswell, Joseph owned two businesses, "Woodland", a cabinet shop, and "The Basket Tree," a gift store. Joseph was a fine carpenter. He was a great father, husband, and a faithful friend. He loved to shoot pool and play pinochle. He had a playful sense of humor. Joseph volunteered his time to help construct' Kingdom Halls. Thanks to Jehovah God, we have the hope of seeing our Dad again in the Paradise on earth, when he is resurrected to good health again. (John 5:28,29) Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Joseph DiCello

July 26, 1924 - October 28, 2009