Joseph Amedio, age 87, of Oswego, New York died peacefully at home on June 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a loving husband to, and is survived by, his wife of 63 years, Eileen Peglow Amedio. He is also survived by one daughter, Julie Flack (Irwin); five sons, Joseph (Jennifer), Michael (Kathleen), David (Dorothea), Thomas (Donna), Steven (Lacy); 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one brother, Sam Amedio (Phyllis); and many nieces and nephews.

Joe was pre-deceased by his mother, Nancy Amedio Case, his father Anthony Amedio, two brothers, Tony and Philip, and one sister, Tina.

Joe served in the Korean Conflict, earning the Korean War Service Medal with one star for participation in the battle for Hill 395, also known as The Battle of White Horse Mountain. He also received the United States Service Medal. He was honorably discharged from service in 1956. Joe was the owner of Amedio and Sons Trucking, which is operated today by his son Tom. Joe also worked at Breneman Shade Cloth Factory for 29 years. Joe was an active member of St. Paul's Parish, serving on the Parish Council and yearly Parish Picnic Committee. He was a president of the Oswego Catholic High School Booster Club and Chairman of the City of Oswego Democratic Party. He was a longtime member of the Fortnightly Club. Joe also was a long time crossing guard for the City of Oswego.

Funeral services will be 10:00AM Monday in St. Paul's Church. Burial will be private at convenience of the family. Calling hours Sunday 3-7PM at the funeral home.

The family wishes to thank the following people for Joe's care: Dr. Anthony Scalzo of Hematology Oncology of Central New York; Dr. Daniel Fuleihan of the New York Heart Center; and Oswego County Hospice. The family is also grateful to all of Joe's personal caregivers.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oswego County Hospice PO Box 102 Oswego, NY 13126 or Trinity Catholic School 115 East Fifth St. Oswego, NY 13126.