With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather "Papa" and great-grandfather "Poppy", Joseph A. Schiavone who passed away peacefully December 29, 2024, age 92 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. A devoted husband to Joann B. (Massa) Schiavone, whom he married January 30, 1960; loving father to Julie (Scott) Phelps, Gina (Godon) Judy, Jennifer Bockey, and Joseph (Vicky) Schiavone; grandfather to eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren with two more on the way.

Joe was known for his strong work ethic, kindness and unwavering dedication to his family. Joe was a veteran serving his country as a cook in the United States Army during the Korean War while stationed in Japan. He worked 39 ½ years for Libbey Owens Ford as a mold maker and followed by 20 post-retirement years as a courier for Mercy Health. He was an avid gardener and yearly passed out tomatoes to all his friends, family and neighbors. Joe loved playing and watching basketball. He was a loyal supporter of Notre Dame, Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons and Ohio State Buckeyes. Joe was inducted as a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and spent many of his earlier years chairing the St Jerome church festival, along with weekly bingo calling. He was a true family man and the times he looked forward to most were spent with his family.

The family will receive friends at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Millbury Chapel, 1111 Woodville Road (east of I-280), Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 am until Celebration of Life Service at 12:30pm. Private burial: Lake Township Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy are asked to be directed in the form of donations to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the kindness of the staff at Hospice of NW Ohio for their wonderful care along with his care team of Karen, Macy, Savanna, Jackie, Indigo and Margot.