Joseph S. Insana, Jr.

Joseph S. Insana, Jr., age 89, passed away on November 23, 2020. Joe was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Flanagan) Insana, who preceded him in death in 2017.  He is survived by children, John Insana (Lori), Joseph Insana (Kelley), Maria Sharron (Ray), and Vincent Insana (Lisa). He was loved by his 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.   

The last of his generation, Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Giuseppe and Maria Insana; his brothers Peter Insana, Nicholas Insana, Salvatore Insana, Frank Insana, Tony Insana;  sisters Catherine Insana and Frances (Sowards) Insana; and great grandson Gage Gray. 

Joe spent his youth in Washington, PA and raised his family in Wickliffe, OH. He retired from Bailey Controls in 1994 after a 41-year career. Joe will be remembered by his family and friends as a happy, very friendly, hardworking man who enjoyed making people laugh.  In his younger years, he loved to bowl 2-3 days a week and tend to his backyard garden.  Most often, though, you would find him helping out family or friends with their many home building projects. 

A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held in 2021.  Memorial donations may be made to the National Association of the Deaf https://www.nad.org/donate/ in Joseph’s memory to support work to protect the rights of the American deaf and hard of hearing community.

Arrangements by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home of Wickliffe (440) 943-2466.

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