JOSEPH ANTHONY IERVOLINO SR.'s Obituary
Jumpin Joe Iervolino, “Renascence Man” of Homestead, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 25, at the age of 93. Joseph Anthony Iervolino was born in New York City August 4, 1920. Jumpin Joe graduated from the Spartan School of Aeronautics and later obtained his law degree from the University of Miami. Jumpin Joe was a pilot instructor for the Air Force during World War II. He later became a captain for Delta Airlines for 30 plus years. He and his wife Paula had a passion for art and travel. They incorporated that passion into an art gallery and a travel agency that they ran out of Chicago. Joe, an avid animal lover was always surrounded by one of his many dogs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula, his son, Joseph, Jr. and both parents, Anthony and Rose. He is survived by his daughter -n-law Mary Iervolino, his grandson Nick Iervolino, his granddaughter Stephanie Iervolino, his sister Rose Miller, a niece and two nephews.
The viewing will be held this Friday, May 30th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the funeral at Van Orsdel. The Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, for donations to be made in Joe’s name to the SPCA, or the charity of one’s choice.
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