FEBRUARY 2, 1933 – FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday February 28th, 2024 at the age of 91 years.

Dearly beloved husband of Barbara (nee Novak) of 65 years of marriage.

Loving father of Ed (Cheryl) and Lynn Shelly. Cherished Ati of Maya (Steve), Dane, Lexy, Sabrina and Hailey.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Barbara Staresinic, and by his siblings Marica (late Janko) and Miko.

Will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada, USA and Slovenia.

Joseph will always be remembered as having the natural talent to fix anything that was needed around the home and around automobiles. He was very musically inclined and played the accordion into his late years.

In 1953 a recording of Joseph playing "The Kolo" on his accordion is in the Slovenian National Archive in Ljubljana. Finally and most importantly he was very much loved by his family, especially his grandkids.

Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King St., W., (905-721-1234) on Wednesday March 6th, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm. Prayers will be held at (5:00 p.m.).

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday March 7th, 2024 at 11:00 am at St. Mary of the People Catholic Church (570 Marion Ave., Oshawa).

Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared at oshawafuneralhome.com.