Joseph, 87, resided in North Myrtle Beach, SC and passed on February 3, 2023. Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York to Eleanor and Giuseppe Celano in 1935. He was predeceased by his sister Fern (2010), and is survived by his younger brother, Louis. He married Margaret Bifolco on September 28, 1957, in Bensonhurst, New York.
Joe graduated from St. Francis College in 1957 with a degree in Chemistry and worked as a Chemist for 14 years. He then became an Insurance Agent and owned his own All-State Agency in New York (Good Hands). Joe was loved by everyone who met him, and was always the life of the party. He is survived by his 3 children, Diane (Paul), Joseph (Patricia) and Debra (Nicholas). They grew up in Franklin Square, New York. He is also survived by his 6 Grandchildren, Jenna, Paul (Lisa), Joseph (Josephine), John, Elaina, and Christian, as well as his 2 Great Grandchildren Luca and Evie.
The memorial service will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on February 18th. 1100 8th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach (843) 249-2356. Visitation will begin at 10 am followed by the service at 11 am.
Like Joe always said, "Don't worry."
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