Joseph Tuso, 95, of Oswego passed on January 25, 2021, at home.

Born and raised in Oswego he was the son of the late Anthony and Antionette (Padelino) Tuso.

Joseph graduated from Oswego High School and then served in the United States Navy. He was a proud veteran having served from 1943-1946, during WWII in the waters off of Iwo Jima Japan.

Mr. Tuso was a tow motor operator and was employed by the Sealright Company in Fulton for 32 years.

Joesph loved sitting on his porch watching over his neighborhood and visiting with friends. He enjoyed music, loved playing his harmonica, and dancing and singing at the Salem House in Fulton. He was social and looked forward to his lunches and dinners out on the town. He also loved taking rides around town with his nephews Carl and Ron Zerrahn. Joseph was a very loving and caring person. He was generous with those around him and often put others' needs above his own. He also had a very close relationship with his sister Jane and will be greatly missed by all.

Joseph is survived by his sister Jane Zerrahn and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by all of his siblings, brothers Phillip and Cussie Tuso and sisters Mary Fatiga, Josephine Manale, Rose Knosp, and Marion Tuso, and his long time girlfriend Al Trepasso.

Mr. Tuso's funeral service will be private and followed by his burial, with Military Honors, in St. Peter Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeral Home.