He was born April 24, 1922 in Phillipsburg, a son of the late Thomas and Rose Azzalina Attinello.
Joseph worked for Chubb and Sons Insurance for many years as an insurance claims adjuster. Joseph was a veteran serving during World War II with the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Irene M. Painz Attinello and his children, Robert Attinello and his wife Sharon of Frenchtown, NJ., Ronald Attinello and his wife Margaret of Montauk, NY., Charles Attinello of Montauk, NY., and Ann Marie Snope and her husband Daniel of Savannah, Georgia; a sister, Peg Tharp of Rome, NY. Joseph is survived by five grandchildren. Joseph was predeceased by a sister, Ann Pierzga and two brothers, John and Tom Attinello.
There will be no calling hours or services at the request of Mr. Attinello.