February 4, 1934 – May 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Joseph Charles Waryold of Denver, NC. Joe passed away peacefully at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in the early morning on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. A beloved husband, father and grandfather who lived a richly beautiful life until age 90. The family is particularly pleased to know that Joe celebrated his 90th birthday with a surprise party with family and friends.
Joe was born to Joseph John Waryold and Henrietta Ida Zinsmeister (“Dolly”), on February 4, 1934, In Astoria, NY. Joe is a veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the USS Hornet aircraft carrier. He retired in 1991 from Royal Insurance working in loss prevention. He was a talented handy man who loved building and construction. He was a self-taught contractor and builder who designed and built and/or renovated several homes. One of which he built a rustic cabin in the Adirondack mountains from repurposed materials before recycling became a trend. Joe had many interests – animal lover, skier, golfer, motorcycle rider, traveler, attending Navy reunions, and helping his children with projects in their homes. In his younger years, he enjoyed the camaraderie as an active volunteer and past President of the Mountainville, NY Fire Department
Joe’s loving spirit is carried on by his beloved wife of 69 years, Joan and their children Joseph Jr. (Anne), Diane, and Thomas, his younger sister Phyllis Taphouse, brother-in-law Roger Gordon, along with grandchildren Meghan Papillon (Ben), Stephen Waryold, Kathy Waryold, great grandchildren Jasper and Lyle Papillon, and nieces Doreen Serrian (Jim), Howie Taphouse, Glen Taphouse (Tonya), Claudia Keene (Vince), Carolyn Teal, Bill Adams (Nikki), Kay Adams DesLoge (Nate), Eileen Sercu, Deborah Luceri (David), Susan Grecco, Roger Gordan (Donna), Robert Gordan, Ronald Gordan (Kimberely) and grandnieces and nephews Jessica Adams, Jordan Cheney (Warren), Austin Keene, James Adams (Chelsea), Olivia Adams, Chase Adams, Mark Adams, Erica Adams, Brianna Taphouse, Brandonn Taphouse, Kyle Serrian, Justin Serrian, Adrianne Luceri, Arianna Luceri, Christopher Luceri, and Gianni Luceri, Ryan Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Nicole Gordon.
Preceding him in peace were his parents Joseph and “Dolly” Waryold, his Aunt Anne Palm, older sister Lorraine Adams and her husband Jim, brother-in-law Howard Taphouse, grandson Donovan Waryold, nephew Brian Adams, and Dave Teal.
A Catholic Mass will be held to honor Joseph on Friday May 31st at 1pm at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Denver, NC. Family will receive friends following the mass. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver, NC. Inurnment will take place at the Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Holy Spirit Catholic Church (Building Fund towards the Bell Tower), or the Levine & Dickson Hospice House (Huntersville, NC).
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