Obituaries

Joseph Genovese

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Joseph Michael Genovese, a 57-year Pleasantville resident, passed away on Jan. 18. He was 89.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Diana; his daughter, Donna Genovese, and her husband, David Ganis; son John Genovese and his partner Mark Bomser; and granddaughters Diana and Danielle Ganis.

Joe Genovese graduated from New York University and then served in the Army Adjutant General’s Corps during the Korean War. He was a credit analyst for Dunn & Bradstreet for 20 years and subsequently owned and operated several businesses, including Manor Wines & Spirits in Briarcliff Manor. Joe Genovese was active in the Mount Pleasant Italian American Association, the Pleasantville Fire Department Band, the Pleasantville Dad’s Club and the American Legion.  

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Innocents R.C. Church in Pleasantville on Jan. 21.

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