Joseph R. Brocato Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2024, at the age of 87, Joseph R. Brocato Sr. (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Helena, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Brocato and Nettie Brocato; and his wife Ann Elizabeth Brocato (Kelly). He is survived by: his children, Joe Jr. and Rebecca Brocato of Alexandria, VA; his grandchildren, Josie, Isabelle and Jackson; his children, Vince Brocato and Tara Walter of Collierville, TN; his grandchildren, Josh Brocato, Jonathan and Madeleine Tooby; his children, Mike and Shannon Brocato of Memphis, TN; his grandsons, Andrew and Benjamin; his children, Kelly (Brocato) and Kevin Work of Alexandria, VA; his grandchildren, Connor and Avery; his children, David and Rachel Brocato of Memphis, TN; and his granddaughters, Eleanor and Lucy. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Memorial Park Funeral Home (5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119). A rosary was held on Thursday, November 21st 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (4851 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117). A burial was held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to: Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Alzheimer Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation, St. Jude, or a charity of your choice.
