Joseph A. Clerico, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at a place he loved and enjoyed, the Pocono’s Plateau Church Retreat. He was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of Vincent A. and Edna B. (Jackson) Clerico, and was the husband of 41 years to Deborah L. Clerico. He is survived by a sister, Mary Josephine Gonzalez, two children; Jessica M. Bear Clerico and Joseph A. Clerico, Jr., two grandchildren; Summer L. Bear and Austen J. Bear, and a great-granddaughter, Zoey L. Peace. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Vincent Clerico.
He lived at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, graduating in 1974. An electrician by trade, Joseph went on to work for Penn State Containers, KBH Electric, and Vector Security. His hobbies were camping, his family, pig roasts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and church.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 1 PM at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home, 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held from 12 PM until the time of service. Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park, then a luncheon at New Creation Church, 10 W Farnum St, Lancaster, PA 17603 to follow.
Doreen Peters says
Deb and family I’m so sorry to hear about Joe.Beautiful write up.❤Doreen
Dena,Kenny Hardcastle says
Our thoughts are with the family at this time and joe will be missed. Have been a friend and neighbor for many years and will miss his presents on the porch and all the help he has given to our family. Will always remember the friendship and pig roasts we have shared together.
Shirl Stanley says
Deb , Jess and Joey my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your extended family.
There are no words that
can be said that will make you feel better at this time.
Rip Joe.
Dawn Safko says
My condolences to all of the Clerico’s. I met Joe through Deb my friend through Girl Scouts. Joe is now comfortable and at peace. Love and prayers Clerico.
Connie Divido says
SO so sorry for my long time friend. I am at a loss for words, Deb, but my heart goes out to you and your family ❤
Meg Joned says
Love you
Here for you
Sorry for your loss
Charlene Metzler says
I know how much Joe loved Pocono Plateau. I am thankful for his long time service to New Creation/St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. He volunteered many hours to its various activities. Please know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Metzler
Pat Yeager says
Mary Jo, We are sending prayers and sympathy to you and your family at this time. Bob and Pat Yeager
Kipling Hull says
Deb,
So sorry to hear about Joe, I’m sure he will be dearly missed by you and your family. Wishing you strength in this time of sadness.
Kip
Brad Ditzler says
My Condolences, Deb and family,
Joe was a good guy, he was a true craftsman @ his trade
And will be remembered as a friend.