Giuseppe “Joe” Boccardi, 88 of Endicott, NY, passed away after a short illness on Friday October 25, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Anna (Annese) Boccardi and his sister, Filomena Santacroce (Angelo) “Ninnucio”. He is survived by two sisters, Giovanna and Nancy Boccardi and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and a retired employee of Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge #443. He was an avid sportsman, especially soccer and enjoyed his annual trips to Italy.
Funeral services will be held Thursday October 31st at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Ave. Endicott, NY. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760.