Joseph R. Semenza passed away at his Medford home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, September 11th. He was 39.
A life-long Medford resident, Joey attended Medford Schools and the Shore Educational Collaborative Adult Program. Joey lived with cerebral palsy and lived a joy filled life. His early years in special education and later years at Shore Educational Collaborative allowed him to connect with others and develop friendships. A happy and good natured man, Joey was fun loving and always smiling. He enjoyed family vacations and time with those who loved him and those he loved right back.
The cherished son of Joanne (Amari) Semenza and the late David J. Semenza, Joseph was the beloved brother of David J. Semenza, Jr. and his wife Shauna. He was a devoted uncle to Stella and Santino “Sonny” Semenza and was the loving nephew of Lisa Amari Stone and her late husband David Stone, and John Amari.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday morning, September 16th from 9 – 11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford at 11:30 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Joseph's name to the Shore Educational Collaborative, 201 Crescent Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.