Joseph R. Malley, age 98, of New Castle passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1923 in Italy, son of the late Gerardo and Elvira Malizia Malley.
He was a US Army veteran, having served during World War II, and was a purple heart recipient.
He is survived by his daughters, Sherry Hockey and Joanne Carrigan and husband, Terry, all of New Castle. He is a beloved grandfather to Richard Latsko and wife Rita, Kenny Latsko, Lesley Herman and husband Andy, Jill Greco and husband David, Jason Carrigan and wife Carol; and loving great-grandfather to Dante and Mia Greco and Jenna Herman. He is also survived by a sister, Ann DeSanzo of New Castle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Doyno Malley; sons in law, James P. Latsko and Edward Hockey; and brother, Fred A. Malizia.
A visitation will be held Tuesday June 29, 2021 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S Mill Street, New Castle. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Site. Father Brendan Dawson will officiate. Interment will at St. Vitus Cemetery.