Joseph Thomas Paluso

Joseph T. Paluso of Greendale, formerly of Waukesha died on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee on February 1, 1940 the son of Joseph and Carmela (nee DeMilio) Paluso. He was a 1958 graduate of Bayview High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Milwaukee in 1965. Joseph proudly served his country in the Red Arrow 32nd Division of the United States Army. On October 30, 1965 he married his beloved wife Ruth (nee Johnson) at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death on December 30, 2000. Joseph worked for many years as a manufacturer’s representative for the giftware industry, owned Paluso & Associates as well as the retail store Accents & Décor.
He will be sadly missed by his two loving daughters, Anne (Mike Rivers) Paluso of Waukesha and Jennifer (Todd Franciskovic) Paluso of Guerneville, CA, and his brothers, Richard (Joan Anderegg) Paluso of Greendale, Daniel (Betty) Paluso of Milwaukee, and William (Mary) Paluso of Tulsa, OK. He is further survived by his longtime friend, Jim Maren along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Hospital doctors, nurses and staff for the care provided to Joseph and their family.
Join family and friends for a celebration of life reception on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Matty’s Bar & Grille (private garden area) 14460 W. College Avenue New Berlin, WI 53151. There will be an opportunity to share stories and reminisce at 2:30 PM. Burial services with full military honors will be held on Monday May 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street Union Grove, WI 53182. Memorials are appreciated to HAWS, 701 Northview Road, Waukesha, WI 53188 or to Disabled American Veterans (DAV Wisconsin Headquarters), 1253 Scheuring Road Suite A, De Pere, WI 54115-1070.