Joseph Varamo Sr.

Joseph Varamo, Sr. of Port Chester, NY, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025,

at 92 years old. He was born on June 22, 1932, in Cittanova, Reggio Calabria, Italy to

the late Antonio & Maria Theresa Varamo and immigrated to the United States when he

was 19.  He was a long-time member of the Port Chester Knights of Columbus and will

be remembered as good-natured, hardworking, generous, and kind.  A carpenter by

trade, Joseph was a gifted craftsman and woodworker who also enjoyed gardening,

cooking, and making wine. He was known for his sociable nature and loved hosting

friends and family at his home. In addition to his craftsmanship, Joseph had a keen eye

for business and real estate. He supported his sons, John and Lou, in founding Varamo

Construction, a successful home renovation company that has flourished for over 40

years.

Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Donata (Malizia), his sons John Varamo and

Joseph Varamo Jr., his brother Vincenzo, and his brothers-in-law, Rocco Loscri and

Sam D’Estrada. Joseph is survived by his wife, Joanne, his children, Theresa Alonso,

Tony Varamo (Pat), Louis Varamo (Angela) and his stepson, Walter Murray III (Pam).

Additionally, Joseph is survived by his grandchildren Samantha Horne, Daniel Varamo

(Emily), Vincent Varamo (Gianna), Ashley Robinson (Rob), John Varamo, Kimberly

Wagner (Dan), Donna Buonanno (Devin), Joseph Varamo, and Gage Varamo. Joseph

was blessed with 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also

survived by his loving sisters, Angelina Loscri, Lina Zito (Rocco) & Laura D’Estrada.

In honor of Joseph’s life, family and friends are invited to gather at Joseph Tutera

Funeral Home, 121 S. Regent St, Port Chester, NY 10573 on Monday, January 27,

2025, at 4-8 pm. A blessing will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11am at the

funeral home followed by interment at St Mary’s Cemetery, 1 High St, Rye Brook, NY

10573.