Joseph V. Misuraco, Jr., age 71, devoted husband and father, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers, WI on January 13, 2022.

Joe was born on May 15, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Joseph Vincent and Irene (Bischoff) Misuraco.  He graduated from Brown Deer High School with the class of 1968 and went on to attend UW-La Crosse.  On April 11, 1970, Joe married Wendy Hadler and raised two daughters, Cara (Trent) Reeve and Micca Galloway.  Joe's profession was operating restaurants which took him across the country for Howard Johnsons, jojos, LJS, Arbys, Tommy's, Sonic and Dairy Queen.  He made lifelong friends wherever he went.  His passions ran the gamut from raising and showing quarter horses, being a lifelong member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, doing triathlons, hunting, fishing, and finding a new thrill ride.  He loved being a father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Wendy; two daughters, Cara and Micca; three grandchildren, T.J. Galloway, Colin and Hannah Reeve; great granddaughter, Hope Galloway; brother, David Misuraco; sister, Dianne Norman, sister-in-law, Amy (Gary) Maechtle; also many relatives and friends.  Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janice Franz; sister-in-law, Lisa Misuraco; brother-in-law, Ron Norman; and nephew, Jason Misuraco.

A Life Celebration Social for relatives and friends will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 North Water Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 is assisting the family with arrangements.