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Joseph Anthony DeFalco, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a tremendous life, remembered for many things by many people, but for him, his greatest accomplishment was the family he and his wife, Bernadette, created. More than a patriarch, he was the heart and soul of his sprawling clan, wise and generous and patient, but also quick to play practical jokes. He never lost his curiosity, love of learning and teaching, or sense of adventure. He was the first to scoop up a baby, the last to leave the dance floor, the quickest to offer help whenever it was needed. Joe lit up every room he entered, delighting all with his quick, kindly wit. He didn’t need to step into the spotlight- it followed him around like a satellite. He will never be forgotten, and he will be forever missed.