Joseph Paul Gaylo

Joseph Paul Gaylo, age 51, passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born February 21,1973 in Canandaigua, NY to George and Frances (Spinelli) Gaylo.

Joe will be loved and missed by his mother Frances (Spinelli) Gaylo, his sister Christine (Gaylo) Farrell and her husband Patrick, his sister Lisa (Gaylo) Waite and her husband Jeff, his nieces and nephews, Daniel, Ryan and Leah Farrell and Andrew, Austin and Emily Waite, his aunts, uncles and cousins and all his wonderful friends.

Joe graduated from Fairport High School in 1991. He received his BS in Horticulture Management from the University of Delaware and then received his BS in Nursing from the University of Buffalo. He later served in the Air Force Reserves.

His passions were his family, animals (dogs and a recent interest in cats), landscaping, sports and helping others. His love for helping others led him to choose a career in nursing. He was employed as a Registered Nurse by the UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. There he formed many friendships with co-workers and used his knowledge, silly humor and kind heart in working with patients.

Joe had a passion for sports and loved discussing all aspects of it in great detail with family and friends. He was a passionate Syracuse fan and loved attending games with his parents, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, George P. Gaylo (Pops) and his 4 grandparents, Celia and Daniel Spinelli and Mary and Frank Gaylo whom he loved with all his heart.

Joe leaves an empty hole that will never be filled. His smile and one-of-a-kind personality will never be forgotten.

A calling hour will be held on Monday, October 21st in the  Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., in Auburn, NY  9:00 am until 10:00am with his   Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10:30am in St. Francis of Assisi Church also in Auburn.

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