Joseph Corallo, 73, of 348 Breckenridge Way, Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, July 19 ^th at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Miriam DiDonatantonio Corallo, with whom he would have celebrated his 49 ^th wedding anniversary this coming August 6 ^th .  He was the eldest son of the late Salvatore and Salvatora Corallo from Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.

Joseph had worked for the Container Corporation of America in Philadelphia as a machine operator for 22 years, until his retirement in 1998.

He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

He enjoyed gardening, walking, loved coffee and was known as a big-hearted and generous person. His family was the center of his life, and he made Lancaster his home in 2008 to be with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his children: John married to Christine DiDominick of Norristown, Diane married to Antonio Ciro of Lititz, Joseph Jr. married to Lorie Corallo of Oaks, and Lisa married to Michael Rainsford of Lancaster. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren: Lila, Tony, Max, and Elizabeth. Also, he is survived by his sisters Joanne, Frances, Connie, Rose, Theresa and Marie, and his brother John. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carmella and Theresa.

Friends will be received on Friday from 930-11AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Paul Oye as Celebrant. Interment at 2PM in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Norristown, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joseph's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.