Write a commentJoseph S. Struallo, 89, of Oswego passed on December 15th, 2019.
Born on March 19, 1930 to the late Samuel and Santa (Occhino) Struallo, he was raised in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School. He was a United States Veteran and served in the Army during the Koren War from 1951-1953. He was a Staff Sergeant in Germany. In 1953, Joseph married his wife of 66 years, Patricia Rose Segretto and raised their three children.
He was employed by Flexo Wire for 25 years, A&P for 15 years and retired from Oswego Hospital where he worked for 21 years.
Joseph was a member of the American Legion #268 and #271 Elks Club. He loved spending time at his camp on Milea Beach. He also loved to tinker in his workshop downstairs and made beautiful candle holders.
Survived are his loving wife, Patricia; his daughter, Josephine Dowd of Oswego; two sons, Sam Lisa) Struallo of Oswego and Frank (Julie) Struallo of Oswego; one brother, Charles Regano of Oswego; his sister, Annie Segretto of Oswego; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is predeceased by four sisters, Gen Carrico, Nancy Purce, Mary Struallo and Josie Ottman; and his son in law, Rick Dowd.
Calling hours will be from 4-6pm on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany Street.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church.
Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Joseph’s arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeral Home.
