Joseph N. La Greca, age 83, of Somerville passed away on Wednesday, July 6th, at Cambridge Hospital. Born in Catania, Sicily, he was the son of the late Rosario and Iaga (Orsolini) La Greca. Joseph came to the U.S at the age of eleven, settling with his family in Medford before moving to Revere and then to Somerville when he married in 1968. He was employed for many years as a butcher, and later as a deli manager.
Joseph was a simple, hardworking man. He loved his family, which came first to him no matter what. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox (when they were winning), and doing repair projects around the house. Most recently he was excited about tending his new garden.
Joseph was the beloved husband of Joanne (Amato) La Greca, and the devoted father of Steven La Greca and his wife Cheryl of Stoneham, and Jeffrey La Greca and his wife Jennifer of Somerville. He was the loving grandfather of Madeline, Alana and Michael, and the dear brother of Rita La Greca, Mary Rizzo and her late husband Rino, and the late Norma Gianitassio and her surviving husband Jerry. Joseph is also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be sent in Joseph’s name to the American Heart Asc., PO BOX 417005, Boston, MA 02241.