Burgio Joseph R. Sr. - December 30, 2021 - Age 98 - Beloved husband of Arlene Burgio. Dear Father of Joseph Jr., Michael (Helene) and Christopher (Ann Marie) Burgio. Loving Grandfather of Adam (Meaghan), Amanda (Timothy) Moran, Veronica (Edgar) Rosario and David Burgio, Great grandmother of Arlina Rosario and Sloane Burgio. Brother of the late Mary, Theresa, Rose, Michael, Carl, Andrew and Paul. Joe was a proud Navy veteran, welder at Bell Aircraft Corporation, and member of Kairos Prison Ministry. Often referred to as the Mayor of the Tonawanda Aquatic Center. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Church (Corner of Elmwood & Sheridan Drs.) Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Donations in Joe's memory to Honor Flight. Arrangements by the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. Please shae Condolences at www.mertzfh.com