Joe Mancroni, 88, of Baldwinsville, passed away Tuesday at St. Josephs Hospital. He was born in Canastota and has lived in the Baldwinsville area for over 50 years. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and was once a volunteer for the Belgium Cold Springs Fire Dept. Joe retired in 1987 from Colony Liquor after more than 30 years. He was a faithful husband, an assiduous provider and an honest and forthright man. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Lorraine in 1997, his brother Carmelo Maccarone in November 2010 and sister Mary Loguidice.

Survivors: his sons, Brian J. (Julie) Mancroni of North Blenheim, NY, Wayne J. (Barbara) Mancroni of Rock Hill, NY and Scott J. (Ann) Mancroni of Midland, MI; his daughter, Melanie M. (Kenneth) Bex of Kirkville; his brothers, Sam Maccarone of Oneida, Leonard Maccarone of Canastota and Al Maccarone, Jr. of the Oneida area; 8 grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

On Saturday, April 30th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. a Memorial Service for Joe Mancroni will be held at the CrossRoads Community Church located at 1751 Fyler Road, Chittenango, New York. A reception and time for fellowship will follow immediately after the service. Thereafter, a graveside service with burial will be held at the Lysander Rural Cemetery, Lamson Road, Lysander, beginning at 1:30 p.m.