Joseph Siravo

Joseph Siravo of Attleboro, MA died peacefully at home on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family and friends. He was 102 years old.

Joe was born Guiseppe Saravo in Providence, RI on December 11, 1923. It is unknown when the surname spelling was changed.

Joseph was predeceased by his sons, Greg (2011) and Kenneth (2018), his parents, Serafino Saravo and Cristina (Imondi) Saravo, both immigrants from Italy. He was also predeceased by brothers and sisters, Amondo Siravo, Antonetta Andriole, Viola DiFusco, Romeo Siravo, Antonio Siravo and Vera Calise.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 72 years, Shirley Siravo, daughter Debra and son-in-law Stephen Roca, daughter-in-law Tracey (Kenneth’s wife) and his beloved grandchildren, Sarah (Benaski) and her husband Michael Blaydes, John Benaski, and Nicholas Siravo. He also leaves two cherished great grandchildren, Colton and Emira Blaydes. He enjoyed the company of two step-grandchildren, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joseph grew up in the Charles Street neighborhood of Providence during the Great Depression, he was an enterprising worker finding ways to earn money, like selling apples to workers on the streets in the morning. He would often gather pieces of coal on the railroad tracks to help heat his family’s home. A fond memory was seeing the Hindenburg fly by his school in 1937, on its way to Lakehurst, NJ.

He joined the Merchant Marines and spent eight years travelling the Globe, bringing supplies to our warships and making memories. He survived a sinking ship that was torpedoed during WWII yet never thought of himself as a hero.

Joe and his wife Shirley were energetic, fun-loving people who enjoyed cookouts on the beach, neighborhood and family pool parties, cruises and land vacations with family.

Joe was a jewelry tool maker. He and his wife were camera buffs, and took lots of photos and movies, Joe would always be seen with his camcorder around the pool decks on cruise ships. They also spent many weekends shooting professional wedding photos in the early days.

Joe loved his family with a passion. He had lots of friends and made more every day, He was a natural with children and animals, and you couldn’t help but love him.

He had a voracious appetite and always bragged about Shirley’s cooking. He was a tinkerer and refused to give up on difficult projects. One week ago, he repaired a wall clock that others had given up on. Right up to the end, he was sharp, focused, witty and fun. We will miss his infectious smile.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Joseph’s life with a visitation at Duffy-Poule Funeral and Cremation Services, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A funeral home service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by burial in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, 683 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joseph's name to your favorite charity.