Joseph R. Pellegrini

July 27, 1931 - July 16, 2020

Joseph R. Pellegrini, 88, of Norway, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living in Norway. Joe was born July 27, 1931 in Norway, MI to the late Joseph and Barbara (Calliari) Pellegrini. He graduated from Vulcan High School in 1950, enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean conflict. On June 28, 1958 Joe was united in marriage to Helen Alexander at Saint Barbara’s Catholic Church in Vulcan. They spent several years in the Milwaukee area and later returned to Norway in 1965. Joe was employed as a police officer with the City of Norway for 18 years, retiring in 1997. Joe was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He also enjoyed helping out on the family farm. Joe and Helen loved traveling and he was proud to have visited all 50 states. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Helen; daughters, Cheryl Ann (Brian) Adams of Naubinway, MI and Lynda Marie (Tim) Giguere of Birnamwood, WI; three grandchildren,Tiffany (Peter) Clayton, Dominic (Rebekah) Adams, and Ashley Giguere; six great-grandchildren, Hunter and Grace Clayton, Declan, Lucette, Titus, and Max Adams; two step-grandchildren, Brenda Adams and Brittany Adams; two step-great-grandchildren, Alexa and Kira Adams; as well as several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Reginald (Margaret) Pellegrini; and sister, Jean (Joseph)Tavernini. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Norway Township Cemetery. Fr. Timothy Ekaitis will officiate. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post #50 will conduct military graveside honors. Condolences to the family of Joseph R. Pellegrini may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.