Joseph Edward Magri Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph (Joe) Edward Magri, age 78, of Jupiter, Florida passed away on January 25, 2021. Joe was born in Pittsfield, MA to Joseph R. and Margaret A. Magri (nee Piacenti) on April 10, 1942. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1959 and later attended Palm Beach Community College. Joe entered the Navy in service to his country in 1959 and served aboard the USS Independence with a military rank of E-4 during the Cuban Missle Crises. He was Honorably discharged in 1963 and on January 28, 1966 he was hired by Pratt Whitney where he spent the next 33 years of his career. In 2001 he joined Belcan as a senior engineer where he continued to have a client relationship with his former employer. Joe enjoyed membership as a Moose and was a 30 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles where he achieved the distinction of Florida State Aerie Hall of Famer. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Jupiter. Joe will be deeply missed by his colleagues, family and many friends. He is survived by his daughter Joretta Magri (Rich Chappell); sister Carmella Magri and her daughter, Colleen (Larry) Thomas; and soul mate of 35 years, Connie Avant and her two children Christi (Phillip) Cross and James (Donna) Avant; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and two nephews, Tom Gruning and Tim Gruning. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 13 at 11 AM at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, Florida.

Joseph Edward Magri

April 19, 1942 - January 25, 2021