Joseph Pandolfini

Joseph John Pandolfini, loving father, son, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 44 on March 11, 2017 in Massachusetts. Joseph was born on April 30, 1972 in Fargo, North Dakota to Diane Anda and Alan Pandolfini. He became a big brother two years later to his sister, Tanya. Joseph grew up in Harrison, NY where he graduated from high school and made many lifelong friends. He attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI where he studied Culinary Arts. Joseph married Adria Parkinson in 2005 and they moved to Chicopee, MA. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Dakota Catherine Pandolfini age 11 and Weston Joseph Pandolfini age 9. Though they later divorced, they continued to lovingly co-parent. Joseph's greatest joy was spending quality time with his children and family. He loved coaching his children in his favorite sport, lacrosse, vacationing in Newport with Tanya's family, watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets, listening to music, and cooking amazing food for all to enjoy. Joseph worked at Glenmeadow Retirement Community in Longmeadow, MA where he was the Director of Dining Services for the last ten years. He became an integral part of their community and was loved by the staff and residents. Joseph is survived by his precious children, Dakota and Weston; mother, Diane; father, Alan and stepmother, Lisa; sister, Tanya Sampogna and brother in law, Tom; nephews, Hayden and Austin; loving girlfriend, Adrienne; grandmother, Gertrude Anda; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and numerous friends. He was predeceased by grandparents, Amo and Catherine Pandolfini. We know we can always feel your spirit where the music meets the ocean. Until we meet again...our precious Joey. A memorial service will be held at the Ballard-Durand Funeral Home in White Plains, NY on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that memorial donations be made to an educational fund set up on behalf of Joseph's children at: www.gofundme.com/josephpandolfini.