ALBANY – Joseph Figliomeni, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, at the age of 88. Born in Siderno, Reggio Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico and Rosa Maria Figliomeni. He came to Albany in 1947 at the young age of 15, where he started his lifelong career in the restaurant industry at Panetta’s Restaurant in Menands. He went on to open his own business, The Corners Restaurant in Delmar, then with his brothers at Luigi’s Restaurant in Albany. Years later, La Stella Restaurant in Guilderland. He also worked as a chef at the Italian American Community Center. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, making wine from his grapes grown in his own vineyard, casino trips and poker games with friends.
Joseph is survived by his loving children, Dominick (Joanne) and Castilia (Frank) Commisso. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia who passed away in 1994. He was the cherished grandfather of Vincent (Cristina) Commisso, Marisa (Mak) Weston, Joseph A. Figliomeni. Great-Grandfather of Julian, Andreas & Gabriel Weston, Gianni and Marco Commisso. Also survived by his sisters, Maria Albanese, Angela D’Agostino, and Lina (Tony) Commisso; brother, Vincent Figliomeni (Ida); sisters-in-law, Natalina, Lina, and Carmelina Figliomeni; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Carmelo, Rocco and Francesco Figliomeni; sister, Emilia Commisso and brothers-in-law, Vincent D’Agostino, Vincent Albanese, Antonio Commisso.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Teresian House 2-A for their compassionate care of Joseph during his brief stay.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m., and from there to Christ the King Church, Sumter Ave., Guilderland at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. The parish family of Christ the King Church will gather in the funeral home at 4:30 pm Wednesday for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Donna Colby
Castilia,Dominick and families, I am so sorry to hear about your dear father…he was such a nice man…may the many memories you have of him keep you warm and make you smile…he is with your mom now..
Love,
Donna Colby
Margaret
Castilia and Dominick. We were so sorry to hear about your dad. We have many great memories of fun times playing poker with him. May he rest on peace.
John and Margaret Schachne
Margaret
Castilia and Dominick. We were so sorry to hear about your dad. We have many great memories of fun times playing poker with him. May he rest in peace.
John and Margaret Schachne
Dominick & Susie Coluccio
To Castilia & Frank and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of your father and father inlaw. Please accept our deepest Sympathy. He was a wonderful man. Thinking of you all at such a difficult time.
Elena
I’m going to miss you Zio Joe… I never see a Cadillac and not think of you.. I’ll always remember your red apron on Christmas as you bustled around serving drinks and looking after the prime rib…and I’ll never forget how excited you were when I learned to drive that old tractor on the farm! rest peacefully …
I’m sure uncle Rocky has a Manhattan ready for you when you get there , and with the rest of the family welcomes you home ….
Castilia and Dominick and families- sending you love and wishing you peace
michelle lumley
Castilla,
I am so very sorry to read that you have lost your dear father. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
With sympathy,
Michelle Lumley GHS
Ciccio archina
Molto condoglianze a tutti la famiglia
Mario Tricomi
Sorry for your loss Rest In Peace
Wendy McDowell
Castilia, I’m so very sorry about your dad. I know how much you loved him, and I can’t imagine how much you will miss him. His obituary is just lovely, it sounds like he lived a beautiful life. I’m sending you lots of love.
Teri Fisher, Mary Archino’s daughter
I was so saddened to read about Joe’s passing in today’s paper. I could always count on him to come by and say hello while I was visiting with my mom at Peregrine. We will certainly miss seeing him there. My heartfelt prayers to all of Joe’s family.
Angelique
Castilla Dominick and family I’m truly sorry for your loss I’m sending my prayers and condolences to you all may his soul rest at peace ❤
Antonio Commisso
My sincere condolences to Joe’s family. The figliomenis have been our close friends since I was born. I have so many good memories including being the ring bearer at his wedding. I will miss him.
Luisa Commisso
To Castilia and family,
This is Luisa Commisso, Rosa’s daughter from Montreal. I just wanted to tell you that I am deeply sorry for your loss, your father was a great man, full of love and extremely kind. I wish I would have stayed in touch with him, I know it’s too late but I hope you and your family find it in your heart to forgive me. I wish you all lots of strength during these difficult times. Sending you lots of love from my family to yours. Xoxo
elizabeth barber
Castilia and Dom, we were so sorry to hear about your father, I will miss not seeing him at Peregrine.
Your father was so sweet, and he always reminded me of my own father who was from Italy as well.
I will miss not seeing you Castilia, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know you must have some beautiful memories to hold onto. Love from Liz & Don, (Jo Cioffi’s family)