Joseph A. Rotondo, 79, of Kent, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Kent Healthcare Center.

He was born October 8, 1933 in Kent, to Charles and Mickey (Mollica) Rotondo. Joe was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Knights of Columbus. He loved to fish and being outdoors.

He is survived by sons, Mike (Kim) Rotondo of Cape Coral, FL and David J. Rotondo of Kent; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mickey (Mollica) Rotondo; sister, Elizabeth Burkhammer; brother, Frank Rotondo.

Calling hours will be held 9:30-10:30 AM Tuesday, December 18 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, where funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 18 with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Park immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church Memorial Fund, 313 N. DePeyster Street, Kent, OH 44240.