Joseph P. Camarda

Camarda, Joseph P. Sr. 86, of North Tonawanda, Monday October 6, 2008 suddenly, at DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Joe served in the army in WW II. He was employed at Prudential Insurance Co. while living in Hollywood Fl. Joe loved to write articles for the newspaper, had a great sense of humor but was especially devoted to his family and was a loving “Papa”.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary (nee Malone ) Camarda of North Tonawanda, his children Maryrose (Thomas) DiMatteo, and Donald J. Camarda (Harris “Chip” Pierson) of California. Loving grandfather of Nora (fianace Eric O’Bryan) DiMatteo, Gina Dimatteo (Robert Swanson) and great-grandfather of Robbie Jr. and Olivia Rose Swanson. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends received by the family on Thursday 6-8 P.M. and Friday 4-8 P.M. at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude the Apostle Church. (800 Niagara Falls Blvd.) at 10:00 AM Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. On-line register book and obituary can be found at www.brunnerfuneralhome.com