Obituary of Joseph Philip Artese

On April 17, 2020, Joseph Philip Artese, a resident of South Salem, New York, passed away at the age of 84 years old. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Dawn and sons, Joseph Philip and Anthony Vincent (Jen Traines). He is also survived by his brother, Frank Artese, his sisters, Marie Artese Carilli and Frances Artese Schenk (Peter Schenk); five nephews, four nieces; numerous great and grand nephews and nieces; cousins and some childhood friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Artese and Jean Vincenza Benevento Artese. He was born in Bronx, New York, on March 19, 1936. He spent the best time of his young life with his childhood friends, “The Comps” (Compadre). Joseph and Nancy celebrated their 34 years of marriage on March 8, 2020. Joseph worked with General Foods from the age of 18 years old. He retired therefrom as a Chief Supervisor Engineer in 1987. After retirement, he worked with Related Properties Corporation at Greenwich, Connecticut, and Boehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He is lauded by friends as the “Best Friend” in the whole world. Joseph found joy in dedicating his time and effort to his wife, Nancy, and his beloved sons, Joseph and Anthony. He enjoyed staying home doing all sorts of tasks and projects, building, and renovating. He loved cooking Italian Foods, fishing, sailing, and gardening. In his quiet moments, he would sit by his garden facing the lake, watched the swans and the birds, finding comfort and tranquility in South Salem at the beloved home he built on Lake Truesdale. Joseph also loved spending his time reading, praying, watching the Yankees and his favorite TV series, Science and History Channels, and writing his “Memoirs.” He is dearly missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation to “Operation Smile, Inc.” or the “Little Sisters of the Poor” would be appreciated.