Joseph H. Sparaco, lifelong resident of West Medford, passed away on October 12, 2020, after a long, and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was 78. Graduate of Medford High School, class of 1960. Beloved son of the late Pasquale Sparaco and Angelina Sparaco (Rubbicco), and predeceased by his three older siblings, Robert Sparaco of Portland Maine, Harold Sparaco of Medford, and Carol Peluso of Winchester. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joanne Sparaco (Morse), who remained by his side with love and devotion, until death they did part. Loving father of Lisa Riley and her partner William O'Brien of Tewksbury, Kathleen McLaine and her husband Arthur of Tewksbury, Maureen Sparaco-Debisz and her husband Gary of Winthrop, and predeceased by his only son, Joseph P. Sparaco of Medford. Loving "Grampy" to his 11 grandchildren, Richard, Sonny, Michael, Laura, Kaylie, Lauren, Alyssa, Vincent, Patrick, Autumn, and Liam. Great grandfather of Jonathan, Sissy, Katelyn, Devonie, Aiden, Abby, George, and Bob. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be private, and in lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joseph's name, to High Pointe House Hospice Center, 360 North Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830.