Obituary of Joseph Patrick Miele

Joseph Patrick Miele, cherished husband of wife Judy, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on January 15, 2019.  Joe was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1942 in Newburgh, N.Y.  Quite the birth date for an Italian boy!  Joe was a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  

 Joe is survived by his loving wife Judy; son Joseph (Lisa) Miele; daughter Diane (Tom) Byrnes; and son David (Ann) Miele. Joe is also survived by grandchildren Nicholas Miele, Jessica Curtis, Amy (Brian) Brownell, Katie (Dan) Rice, Sarah Miele, Liz Miele; great-grandchildren Victoria Gaddy and Victoria Reyes-Miele.  Joe was preceded in death by his grandson Anthony Miele; and great-grandson Baby B Brownell; parents William and Anna Miele; sister Annette (Carlo) Saturnelli.

Joe retired from IBM, Mid Hudson Valley after 30 years. He was a member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church and enjoyed golfing, poker with his buddies, playing games with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and traveling with his wife of 57 years.  Joe and Judy, formerly of Newburgh, NY and Longboat Key, FL have enjoyed life in The Village of Palo Alto, The Villages, FL since 1999.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM, at HIERS-BAXLEY Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162.   Sentiments may be left online at www.hiers-baxley.com.