Joseph Francis Gaddi
March 19, 1947 — June 25, 2016
Joseph Francis Gaddi, 69, of Silver Spring, Md., peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Washington, D.C. and always lived in the metropolitan area close by to his family and friends. He has worked in various roofing, construction, and other jobs. His hobbies and interests included bowling, gambling, working out, watching the Washington Redskins and other D.C.-based sports as well as reality TV shows, giving back to the community, and donating to his favorite charities. He was also a devoted Catholic and lived the faith daily.
He was the son of Ralph Gaddi (deceased) and survived by his mother, Doris Gaddi of Silver Spring, Md.; brother, Steven Gaddi of Silver Spring, Md.; and, niece, Courtney Gaddi Megaughey of Glen Burnie, Md.
Services will be held at Donaldson Funeral Home (313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland 20707), on Friday, July 1, 2016 - viewing at 10:00 AM and service at 11:00 AM with the burial to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joe’s honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org/donatenow).