Joseph T. Passamonte

Joseph T. Passamonte, age 80 of Perry, NY passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility after a short illness.

He was born on May 4, 1943. A son to the late Charles and Phyllis (Sodaro) Passamonte, Joe was a 1962 graduate of Perry Central High School where he played baseball and football. He then went on to be a licensed barber, owning his own barber shop for several years. He retired from the Rochester Local 435 Labor Union in 2001. He loved old cars and did detailing for many people in Perry every year. He was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills going to many of their games. He spent two years in the Army National Guard, based in Geneseo, NY and was a member of Saint Isidore Parish Community (Saint Joseph’s Church) in Perry.

He is survived by his wife, Judith A. (Tripp) Passamonte, whom he married on October 4, 1969; as well as a son Christopher (Janna Ketterer) of Pennsylvania, grandson Brevin, one sister Phyllis Harmon of Illinois.

He is pre-deceased by his mother and father, Charles and Phyllis (Sodaro) Passamonte, brother Charles Passamonte Jr.

There are no calling hours and services will be private for the family at Joe’s request. Joe will be laid to rest in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Perry.