Joseph Gatto

Joseph A. Gatto, 100, of Bern Township, and formerly of Dunmore passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 7:30 am in his residence.
Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Providenzia (Campisi) Gatto. He was the husband of the late Vera M. (Gasparri) Gatto who passed away October 13, 2013 after celebrating 70 years of marriage. He was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church and served in the United States Army during World War II, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant.
After discharge, Joe played minor league baseball for the Boston Braves as a catcher until an ankle injury sidelined his career. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel in the rebar department, then for the Reading Hospital as a meat cutter and meat department manager for 27 years until his retirement. After his retirement, he was employed by Ray's IGA in Sinking Spring as a meat cutter and meat department manager for 6 years.
Surviving are his children: Enrico J. Gatto, husband of the late Deborah J. Gatto of Wernersville, Robert Gatto, husband of Michelle A. Gatto of Exeter Township, and Ann M. Gatto of Bern Township with whom he last resided, his grandson Donald J. Gatto of Fleetwood, siblings: sister, Genevieve (Gatto) Malone of Lancaster and brother, Ernest Gatto of Dunmore; two sister-in-laws: Ann (Gasparri) Sabetta of Scranton and Elsie (Gasparri) Walsh, of Sloatsburg, NY, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one additional grandson Michael R. Gatto and 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
Joe loved sports, watching TV, and being with his "grandpets", Ruby and Tucker.
Funeral procession will depart Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, Friday, April 5, 2019 at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 247 Franklin Street, Reading at 10:00 am. Interment with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com