GIORDANO, Joseph J.

Age 85, longtime resident of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Easton, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, in Naples, Florida. He was the loving husband of Alice (Kelleher) Giordano.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Antonio and Philomena (Manofi) Giordano.

Joseph was raised and educated in Easton. He graduated from Oliver Ames High and furthered his education at the University of Rhode Island, receiving his bachelor’s degree in business.

Joe was a highly regarded Financial Executive. He was last employed as Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (f.k.a. Coopers & Lybrand) as National Director of the Business Reconstruction Services group.

Joseph was formerly employed as Chief Financial Officer of Bose Corporation where he worked closely with Dr Armar Bose to grow the company globally.

Joseph was influential, along with Fred Ames, in the creation of the Oakes Ames Music Festival in Easton.

Joe found great joy in time spent with his family and friends, while enjoying good food, cooking and entertaining, travel, skiing, wine making, listening to music, playing and watching tennis and basketball, flowers and gardening, including his perfectly green lawn.

In addition to his wife, Alice, of 60 years; he is survived by his 4 children, Lori Flannery (Kevin) of Walpole, MA, Terri Hamel of Harwich Port, MA, Lynne Bulger (Paul) of Rollinsville, CO, and Edward Giordano (Carrie) of Darien, CT. He is survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was also brother of the late Emma Freitas, Albert Giordano, Sue Taylor, and Anthony “Sparky” Giordano. Joe was also uncle to over 25 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main St., Easton, on Thursday, April 11th, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be held privately at a later date.

Calling Hours will be held at the Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington St. (Rte. 138), EASTON, on Wednesday, April 10th, from 4 - 7 pm. All are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Support Network of Naples, Florida at https://alzsupport.org/donate or the Alzheimer’s Association – National Office https://www.alz.org/helpsupport?form=FUNSETYDEFK

For directions and online condolences, visit: www.kanefuneralhome.com