Joseph E. DiFabio's obituary , Passed away on March 19, 2026 in Rochester, New York

Joseph E. DiFabio

1936 - March 19, 2026

Rochester, New York

Joseph E. DiFabio's obituary , Passed away on March 19, 2026 in Rochester, New York

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Paul W Harris Funeral Home Inc

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Joseph E. DiFabio

1936 - March 19, 2026

Rochester, New York

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With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph E. DiFabio of Rochester, New York, who passed away on March 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph E. DiFabio to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Giuseppe DiFabio and Fontina DiFabio; and his niece Lisa DiFabio Tronco. He is survived by: his wife Audrey; his children, Patricia Preiser (Joseph), Anthony DiFabio, Donna Martello (David), Catherine DiFabio and Joe (Audrey); his grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Katie, Abby, Gabriella, Tommy and Joey; and his siblings, Louis DiFabio (Patricia), Anthony DiFabio (Carol), Mary Ann Vacarro (Frank) and Barbara Beckman.

In lieu of flowers: Mass Cards - Christ the King Church;. Donations to Aquinas Institute of Rochester - Athletic Fund, A lifelong resident of Rochester, NY, Joe was the son of an Italian immigrant from L'Aquila Italy and was proud of his Italian Heritage.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Paul W Harris Funeral Home Inc



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March 25, 2026

Gary Teresi wrote a sympathy message

“Joe was my boss at the County of Monroe for many years. He had a wit about him that was second to none!!! Will truly miss him!!! Sympathies to Audrey his wife who talked about quite often! In my prayers!!! God bless you all. Gary Teresi”


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Mar 30

Visitation

Harris Funeral Home
570 Kings Hwy S, Rochester, NY 14617

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Mar 31

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
4536 St Paul Blvd, Irondequoit, NY 14617

Tue

Mar 31

Burial

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
2461 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

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