Mr. Joseph Aiello, 90, of Schuyler, NY, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare in New Hartford. Joseph was born in Utica on December 18, 1927, the son of Joseph and Antoinette (Buccina) Aiello. He was raised in an Italian neighborhood in East Utica and received his education in local schools. Joseph honorable served in The US Navy during WW II. On February 5, 1949, Joseph was united in marriage to Marguerite (Peggy) M. Woodward at Blessed Sacrament Church in Utica, a loving and devoted union of 55 years, until Peggy’s death in 2004. Joseph began his working career with Gold Metal Meat Packing Company in Utica and after the company’s closure, he went to work with Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. In 1960, Joe and Peggy relocated from East Utica to Schuyler and Joe proudly built a home there for his family. In his younger years, he raised Beagle’s for small game hunting. An avid fisherman, Joseph and his lifelong friends, Phil Cerro and Rock Longo would annually take a fishing trip to the St. Lawrence River, a tradition that spanned 32 years. He was also an avid bowler and participated in bowling leagues at Pin-O-Rama. Joe and Peggy enjoyed traveling to Melbourne, FL, especially in the winter months. In his later years, lasting well into his 80’s, Joe became a golf enthusiast and found great joy playing a round with friends and family. He was so happy to have met his friend and golf Companion, Sandy Peppenelli. Joe was extremely proud of his Italian Heritage. Sunday dinner with his family was a special time for Joe and always included sauce and wine. His love of his family was first and foremost in Joe’s life, and this was most evident by the way he tenderly cared for his beloved Peggy for many years. Mr. Aiello is survived by three sons and one daughter-in-law, Joseph Aiello, Jr. of Holland Patent, Philip and Wendy Aiello of Holland Patent and Thomas Aiello and his girlfriend Barb McConnell of NY Mills; eight cherished grandchildren, Joseph Aiello, III, Kristen Zdyb and her husband Kyle, Lisa Adamo and her husband Vinny, Michele Luizzi and her husband Dave, Jennifer Racquet and her husband Lenny, Philip Aiello, Jr., Kari Ann Aiello and Antonio Aiello; six adored great grandchildren, Michael, Jackie, Bella, Lenny, Austin and Cole as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Phil Scaparo, brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Betty Aiello and two nephews, Charlie Scaparo and Frank Aiello. Mr. Aiello’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica and 11:00 at St. Mark’s Church in N. Utica where his Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. His Rite of Committal and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Utica. Calling hours for family and friends are Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Because of Joe’s Grandson Philly and his love for horses, donations can be made to Upstate Cerebral Palsy for the Root Farm. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.