Joe was born July 10, 1927 in Batavia, a son of the late Amadeo and Margaret Cervone.
He served with the United States Navy and was a nurse at the VAMC in Batavia. Joe enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, bowling, watching baseball games and boxing. He was a member of the VFW and the former Batavia Motorcycle Club.
Survivors include his children, Danny (Kim) Cervone of Batavia, Jeffrey Cervone of Batavia and Sherry Cervone of Warsaw; two grandchildren, Danielle Cervone and Cynthia Owczarzak; a sister, Laura Bonarigo of Batavia and nieces and nephews.
He is a brother of the late Carmella Bartosiak and Dominic "Murph" Cervone.
Calling hours are Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bohm-Calarco-Smith Funeral Home, 308 East Main Street, Batavia. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday also at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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