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Joseph “Joe” Anthony Lancione, 83, of Salisbury, NC and originally from Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. He was the son of the late Caesar Lancione and Anamarie Castagna Lancione; brother of the late Albert, Samuel and Robert Lancione; Nancy Alessi; Olga Curtis; and Dora Mercogliano.
Joe is survived by his partner, Charles “Tom” Thomas Wolpert, of Salisbury, NC; daughter, Jennifer Thibeault, her husband, Russ; and grandson, Lucas of Norwood, MA. He is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews.
There was rarely a time that you would not see Joe wearing apparel of his beloved Boston sports teams. He was passionately loyal to the Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots even after he moved from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Joe loved to cook, and he had a fierce love for cats. He had many beloved cats throughout his adult life and could also often be found tending to stray cats in the neighborhood.
Joe proudly served in the United States Army from 1963-1965, and he owned “By the Way of the Grapevine” antique shop in Salisbury.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Donations in memory of Joe can be made to your local animal shelter.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Lancione family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Roberta Lancione says
Jennifer, I am sorry for the loss of your father.
Sincerely, Roberta Lancione
Candace says
Jennifer, I am sorry to hear your dad is gone. He was a good man much loved by so many.
Candace
Diane Volch says
Uncle Joeeeey
I will miss our phone conversations filled with laughter and many memories of our youth and family!!!!!
I miss and love you and will keep you in my heart always.
Hugs to all the Lancione’s when you meet them again
Love always your Niece Diane
Julia Apone says
Hugs and prayers to Tim and family members
Debbie says
Tom
I will never forget our trip to see the Red Socks and Braves play and all our good times. Your love for Patrick (PJ). We will cherish the memories
Debbie Martin
Dick Howard says
Don’t know if other’s knew about it but I always greeted him, “Hey Joe! Whadda ya know?” And he always replied, “Not much -you?” I’ll miss him a lot…
Laura huth acierno says
Tom,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Joe was a real gentleman and I know you will miss his humor and his spunk.
I feel so grateful having met him. You will be in my thoughts.
Judy Smith-Ballard says
Tom,
I’m so sorry to hear about Joe. I loved getting to know the both of you at your antique store. Joe was a true jewel. He always gave the best hugs. Joe let me know early on that I wasn’t making my pasta sauce correctly and schooled me on my mistakes. Every time that I make it, I always think of Joe. I feel very blessed to have met both of you and for the times that we spent together. The conversations were always the best part of my day. Tom, you are in my prayers.
Gary Atkinson says
Dear Jennifer and Tom,
I was so sorry to hear this news. I knew Joe for about 47 years… first thru Bellofram, then at Bemis. I learned so much from him. I was always awed at how excited customers were to see him! I witnessed firsthand how one could be demanding and persistent… yet get his way by using his amazing gift of humor. He called me “Snake” then asserted his standing by referring to himself as “Mongoose”.
As this news has spread around the Bemis (now mostly retired) Team, I can report that everyone only recalls, warm and amusing stories about Joe. He was one of a kind!
I regret that we were not in touch very often after retirement. An occasional Christmas Card, rare visit and, of course, sometimes around Groundhog Day. Joe was one of only two men who always greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. The rarity of such treatment made it feel a little surprising, but it was also special and very touching.
He was such a sweet and delightful man.
Gary Atkinson says
Dear Jennifer and Tom,
I was so sorry to hear this news. I knew Joe for about 47 years… first thru Bellofram, then at Bemis. I learned so much from him. I was always awed at how excited customers were to see him! I witnessed firsthand how he could be demanding and persistent… yet get his way by using his amazing gift of humor. He called me “Snake” then asserted his standing by referring to himself as “Mongoose”.
As this news has spread around the Bemis Team (mostly retired now), I can report that everyone only recalls, warm and amusing stories about Joe. He was one of a kind!
I regret that we were not in touch very often after retirement. An occasional Christmas Card, rare visit and, of course, sometimes around Groundhog Day. Joe was one of only two men who always greeted me with a kiss on the cheek. The rarity of such special treatment made it feel a little surprising, but it was also very touching.
He was such a sweet and delightful man. I am so sorry…