Joseph L.

Magnone

Joseph L. Magnone, 84 years of age, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, passed away on June 25, 2025.  Joe is predeceased by his loving wife, Ann and by his three brothers, Enrico, Frank and Pat.    Joe is survived by his children Lisa (married to Joe Gonzales) and JoAnn (married to Joe Paese), his grandchildren Joey (married to Jessica); Matthew and Sydney, as well several nieces and nephews.

Joe was born in New York, New York, to Josephina and Luigi Magnone on April 26, 1941.  Joe's parents had recently move to New York City from Providence Rhode Island, where many of his aunts, uncles and several cousins remained.  He had many fond memories and loved to tell stories of spending the summers of his youth in Rhode Island staying with relatives and having great times with all of his cousins.

Joe was a hard worker his whole life working for several trucking outfits, including family-owned MB Trucking Company.   He has spent the last 25+ years as a Fort Lee crossing guard posted at the Fort Lee High School where he formed many friendships with dogs, squirrels, birds and of course many people.

Joe met the love of his life and future wife at the World's Fair in New York in 1964.  They married shortly after and built a beautiful life in Fort Lee, New Jersey where Joe remained until his passing.    He was a regular visitor to the Madonna Mausoleum where he visited his late wife, Ann, every day without fail since her passing in October of 2023.

Joe's passions in life included the Yankees, his Dunkin' Iced Coffees and calling his children and grandchildren out of the blue to tell them a funny story or silly joke that randomly popped into his head.    He was the best father, grandfather and husband anyone could ever hope for, and our worlds will not be the same without him.