Joseph Garitta Jr.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Sandra P. Garitta (Storo); his daughter Deborah LaPointe (Garitta); his son-in-law Brian LaPointe; his son Joseph C. Garitta; and his daughter-in-law Sheila Garitta (Godwin); his grandchildren Tiffany Banuls, Dominic Garitta, Christopher LaPointe, Jonathan Garitta, great grandchildren Bailey LaPointe, Corrine LaPointe, Jackson Garitta, Emmy Banuls his beloved pet Lady Garitta, and many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived his brother Michael Garitta and his sister-in-law Jackie Garitta.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Joseph Garitta Sr. and his mother Margaret Garitta and his brother Salvatore Garitta.

He attended Boardman Trade School for electrical engineering, after which he went to work at the Edward Malley Department Store where he met the love of his life, Sandra, whom he has been married to for 63 years. At age 17, he enlisted in US Navy Seabees for 32 Honorable years served.

Joseph enjoyed anything Seabees, spending time with his family and his dog Lady, boating, camping, hiking, and white-water rafting.

A memorial service for Joseph will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 Sw 102Nd Ave, Bushnell, Florida 33679.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/ocala-cremation for the Garitta family.