WILLIAMSBURG – Joseph W. Trabucco, 86, formerly of Endicott, NY, died on Monday, May 5 in Williamsburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Raymond and sister, Marie. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette Bellinger Trabucco, and children Mark (and wife Melissa Collins) of Owego, NY, David, of NY, NY, Linda (and husband Poe) Walker (of Williamsburg, VA) and Thomas (and wife Kimberly) of Franklin TN. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Casey Jordan Walker, and Margaret, Joseph, and Cassandra Trabucco. Mr. Trabucco grew up in Wappingers Falls, NY, and served aboard the USS Franklin (“Big Ben”) during the second World War. He later graduated from Syracuse University (where he met Jeanette). He had a long and distinguished career in the Automotive Industry, primarily in upstate New York. Joe loved to travel, and he and Jeanette visited all seven continents, and made many memories abroad. He enjoyed watching his four grandchildren grow up, and his greatest pleasure was having the family all together. A memorial service will be held May 11 at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188 at twelve o’clock. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Olaf or the charity of your choice .
Published in Virginia Gazette on May 8, 2014