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Joseph "Joe" N. Fagnani, Jr.

03/23/1944 - 11/10/2025

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Obituary For Joseph "Joe" N. Fagnani, Jr.

Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr.

March 23, 1944-November 10, 2025

Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr, 81, of Altoona, formerly of Tuckahoe, New York, passed away Monday afternoon at UPMC Shadyside. He was born in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Joseph N. Sr. and Esther (Gentile) Fagnani.

Joe married Celia A. Fowler on May 20, 2000.

He is survived by his loving wife, Celia of 25 years; two sons: Michael Anthony Hugh Fagnani and Adrian Jacob; a daughter, Julie G. Fagnani all of New York, NY; six grandchildren: Adrianna, Trayvon, Mykal, Mathieu, Mykayla and Maxx; also surviving, is his brother, George Fagnani of Tuckahoe, NY.

Joe was a graduate of Syracuse University.

He retired from ITT as their Senior Systems Analyst.

Joe was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

He belonged to the Rotary Club of Altoona and served as the president of Service Paws of Central PA.

Joe liked ballroom dancing and being a part of the PA Council of the Blind.

Friends will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, Friday, November 14, 2025 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, with Fr. John Lynam, celebrant.

Committal will be held at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.

The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Joe’s memory to: Freedom Guide Dogs, 1210 Hardscrabble Rd, Cassville, NY 13318.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 11/21/2025

    Rich Slutzker

    Saddened to read of Joe passing away. He had many friends in Rotary. We traveled together with his service dog to meetings once monthly. It was a squeeze for him and the dog but Joe was always looking for positives. My Sympathy.

  • 11/20/2025

    Linda Young

    Joe was my brother-in-law and loved my sister, Celia. He would help with family get togethers and was president of the Strouse Reunion. He could talk to all from the shy to the out going. All of the family will miss him greatly. Linda Young

  • 11/13/2025

    Tammy Clark

    Joe was an absolutely amazing man. What he did through service paws is nothing short of a miracle. It has changed the lives of so many. You may be gone but our family will never forget you and what you did for us. Thank you Joe

  • 11/12/2025

    Chuck Schneider

    It has been an honor and privilege in knowing and working with Joe these past several years. His inspiration and devotion in helping mankind will be his legacy. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Chuck Schneider

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