Joseph Verderico age 82 of Tallmadge passed away Monday June12, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Akron and Tallmadge. He graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked at Goodyear for 35 years. He helped design the tires on the car of the future on display at Epcot. He was a loving father. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was very enthusiastic about golf, especially his Saturday golf game for the weekly golf trophy. Football season was his favorite time of the year. He enjoyed watching college and NFL games with family. He often hosted family get togethers at his clubhouse. His generous and compassionate demeanor will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Surviving Joe is Mary Jane Pappano his loving companion of many years, sons Richard (Esther), Ron, daughters Janet (Jacob) Rivera, Kristine (Kirk) Davis; grandchildren Amanda, Laura, Matthew, Joseph, Kade, Kyle and Nicholas. He also leaves behind siblings Pat ( Roberta ), Nick, Paul ( Joanne ), Mary Jane and Tom ( Gloria ). He was preceded in death by his father Nicholas, mother Mary, sister Joanne and brother James, sisters-in-laws Margaret and JoAnna. The viewing is on Wednesday, June 21st between 4-7 at Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel, 3333 Kent Road. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 22nd at 11 AM at Dunn-Quigley. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family would like to request a gift to the Mary C. Verderico Family Scholarship Fund.

http://www.uakron.edu/verderico

However, flowers sent to the funeral home will be gratefully accepted.