Joseph J. Cipolla - Class of 1949
Joseph J. Cipolla 89, of Palm Coast passed away on May 27, 2019 at Opis Coquina Center. He was born on January 25, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret Cipolla (Gurt). Joseph honorably served in the United States Air Force for four years. Upon his discharge he became a business partner in Churchville Auto Body in Southampton, Pennsylvania for 13 years. He served as President for several years in the Lions Club of Southampton and was a member of the Bucks County Auto Body Association. In 1976 he and his wife moved to the Ormond Beach area where he sold Real Estate in Flagler/Volusia Counties. Joseph enjoyed woodworking and traveling in his RV but his greatest love in life was spending time with his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Frances Cipolla in 2014 and his sister, Rose McFall. Survivors include his children, Karen (Jose) Lopez, Joe Cipolla; grandchildren, Michelle (Tim) Haaf, Matthew (Brittany) Lopez, Carli (Addison) Wieda; great-grandchildren, Dylan Lopez, Addison & Sloane Wieda; brother, Nick (Maryellen) Cipolla, daughter-in-law; Georgie Cipolla and good friends, Larry & Martha Noddin, Bob & Carole Storme. Donations in his memory may be made to Halifax Health Hospice. A crypt side service with military honors will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11:00AM at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens, 511 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach.