Joseph Anthony Tufaro

February 19, 1928 ~ May 22, 2024

Our Dad:

Son of Francesco Tufaro and Maria Oliveto he is survived by four sons Fr. Douglas, Frank, Erickson, Joseph and beloved grandchildren Michael and Allison

Worked at Grumman for many years on airplanes and the moon shot. His name is on a plaque on the moon!

Dear Dad: 
How much we love and appreciate you  for all that you’ve done for us throughout our lives    You’ve been an inspiration to us four sons  Guiding us with your wisdom and your love  Teaching us the value of hard work and dedication  and showing us what it means to be true gentlemen   
Your kind heart and gentle spirit  have touched the lives of so many  and we are grateful to call you our father  and to have you as our shining example 
  Thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made.
Thank you for your service in WWII on the Navy destroyer in the Pacific
For the wonderful life you made with mom for nearly 75 years 
For the countless hours you’ve spent working  to provide for us and give us a better life , and for always being there with open arms

We will miss you dearly

Services

Visitation: Monday, May 27, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

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Mass: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:45 am

St. Patrick's R C Church Smithtown
280 E Main St
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787

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Interment: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 11:45 am

Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery
172-00 Booth Memorial Ave
FLUSHING, NY 11365

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Carol Tufaro says:

May 23, 2024 at 7:41 pm

Dear Uncle Joe
You’re my Godfather and I always remember you all these years
Always gathered families for many occasion…
You had wonderful Life
Now you join your wife Claire
I miss you
Love your niece Carol

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MARIE D'ALESSANDRO says:

May 23, 2024 at 8:09 pm

Dear Uncle Joe, We always have fun with the families on holidays and all the Bar-B-Q’s that we had. Love being with all of my cousins. I know Aunt Claire loves to cook. My Sympathy to the boys: Fr Doug, Frank and Joanna, Rick, Joe and Carol. May he now RIP with Aunt Claire,

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BILL KRIDEL says:

May 24, 2024 at 9:06 am

Much to be proud of: I know Frank and Michael who have excellent values and strong sense of service to community and family.

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Fred Orlansky says:

May 24, 2024 at 2:01 pm

Dear Rick and family, our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your father and grandfather. It was my honor to have known such a wonderful man and his incredible wife Claire for these many years. Joe and Claire exemplified what good people are. His life was well lived and now he is at peace and hopefully reunited with Claire. You will always be in my heart.

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Guglielmin says:

May 25, 2024 at 2:26 am

To the Tufaro family,
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Your Dad and Mom were wonderful people. We have very fond memories of them and the times we’ve spent with you and your family,
Sending good thoughts and prayers,
Tony, Denise and Laura Guglielmin
Vancouver, Canada

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Stefano, Annunziata, Andrea, Luca says:

May 25, 2024 at 11:04 am

Siamo tutti vicini a Douglas e famiglia per la perdita del caro papà.

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Christopher Delgado says:

May 25, 2024 at 11:24 am

Joe & Family,

So sorry for your loss.

Best,
Chris & Alexis

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Vincenza D'Onghia says:

May 25, 2024 at 12:16 pm

We join the whole in the sorrow for the loss of dear Joe, a good and gentle man who loved his family dearly. We are sure that after a long life of love and work, he is getting his fair reward in Heaven next to his beloved wife. Rose remembers with great fondness the yearly Christmas visita at her parent’s house and the Summer days spent at the Tufaro’s home full of good times. A hug and sympathy to you all! Rose Del Vecchio and Vincenza D’Onghia from Italy

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Eddy Kelly says:

May 28, 2024 at 6:48 am

Dear Joe, Frank and all your family. I’m truly sorry for the loss of your Dad . My sincere condolences to all.
Although I never had the privilege to meet him, your stories about him always filled our conversation with laughter and love. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Eddy

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Shelley says:

May 28, 2024 at 2:09 pm

Rudy and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Xo Shelley Salinas

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Kate DeCamp says:

May 31, 2024 at 3:03 pm

Dear Joe, Coworker and friend over the years…I didn’t get a text back on Memorial Day and you always text back. So now I know. I hope and pray you are in Heaven with your beloved wife and your friend, my Uncle Charlie. You can reminisce about the LM and do wonderful things we can only imagine. I will continue to pray for you and your family, my friend, and will miss you until we meet again. I know the last couple of years have been rough for you – God has mercifully taken you to Himself. I will let our common friends know you’ve made it home.

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Lorraine Marotta says:

June 2, 2024 at 9:21 pm

I will miss my visits to you but it is comforting to know that you are with Claire.
I am happy that I was able to spend time at the Arbors and brighten your day.

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