Joseph P. Tessitore
February 23, 1950 - September 16, 2019
Joseph P. Tessitore of Brooklyn, West Islip, and Cortlandt Manor passed away on September 16, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to parents Frank and Rose Tessitore, and was devoted brother of the late John Tessitore. He served honorably in the United States Army. He worked in publishing and was president of several major publishing companies. He is survived by his loving wife Donna, son John and wife Kelly, daughters Connie-Lynn Krauza and husband Andrew, and Karyn Johnson and husband Michael. He was Papa to 9 grandchildren: Nicholas, Joseph, Emma, Matthew, Andrew, Madeleine, Cameron, James and Abigail. Family and friends will honor Joseph’s life at the Yorktown Funeral Home on Wednesday from 3 to 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, 11am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 455 Hunter Avenue West Islip, NY 11795. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, Joseph’s family encourages donations to the ICU Critical Care Fund at Northern Westchester Hospital (https://nwhc.net/about-us/donate-to-nwh) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude/faq/how-can-i-donate-to-st-jude.html).
Joseph P. Tessitore of Brooklyn, West Islip, and Cortlandt Manor passed away on September 16, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to parents Frank and Rose Tessitore, and was devoted brother of the late John Tessitore. He served honorably in... View Obituary & Service Information