Joseph A. Minneci, 61, of Lancaster, formerly of McAdoo, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Born in Hazleton, he is the son of Lucille (Bonafair) Parrell and the late Santo Minneci. He was the loving fiancé of Colleen Mowday.

Joseph was a 1977 graduate of West Hazleton High School where he excelled at athletics and a 1984 graduate of East Stroudsburg University and was a member of the 1982 Pennsylvania Conference Football Championship team.

Additionally, Joseph proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977-1980.

In addition to his Mother, he is survived by his children Zachary, Cassidy and Ryan; brothers Peter Minneci, McAdoo, John Adams, Hometown and niece Natiya Adams survive him.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.