VESPA, Joseph F. Of Needham, (83), June 1, 2011, after a couragous battle with lung cancer and emphysema. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margery (Lowe) Vespa; children, Lynn, Lisa, and Joseph Vespa Jr., Lori Janowski, her husband Geoff Janowski, his brothers, Jimmy and Teddy Vespa, as well as many nieces and nephews. His grandchildren Charlotte, Thomas, Lida, and Anthony Janowski, Daniella Derenzo and Jamie Vespa were very dear to him. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Catherina and Bernardino Vespa and his brothers, Sabatine and Anthony.
Joe proudly served in both the United States Army & Navy. Joe owned Joe's Citgo in Newton and Vespa's Texaco in Needham, retiring at the age of 79.
Funeral Service in The George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off Rte. 128) NEEDHAM, Monday, June 6 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. Interment Highland Cemetery, Dover.