Joseph "Joe" Pansulla, Jr.

Joseph "Joe" Pansulla, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Nokomis, Florida. Born on December 14, 1950, in Orange, New Jersey. Joe lived a life marked by dedication to his work, love for his family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. Joe graduated from West Orange Mountain High School in 1969. He spent his youth playing baseball and football, making surf boards at The Point Surf Shop, restoring Corvettes and running delivery routes for his parent’s liquor store. He was later inducted into the Colgate Park Hall of Fame as a recognition of the mark he made on the local sports community. He went on to study at the NJ School of Engineering & Drafting. His early education laid the foundation for a lifelong career in construction. He began as a heavy equipment operator with IUOE Local 825, where he celebrated 50 years of membership. After marrying Corinne (Hug) in 1974, the couple was called toward the water and moved “down the shore” to Pt. Pleasant, NJ. There, they raised their children while enjoying many hours boating, at the Pt. Pleasant Boardwalk and the Beach & Surf Club. Driven by a dream and a vision, Joe and his family later took a leap and moved to Sarasota, FL where he founded Trend Building & Development, Inc., and served as a General Contractor. Through this venture, he not only built structures but also lifelong friendships with his customers and colleagues. Joe was a man who cherished time with his family. He is survived by his son, Joseph Pansulla III; daughter Suzanne Parrish and her husband, Scott, and grandsons Brandon and Dylan Parrish, all of Sarasota. He also shared many happy years with Corinne Pansulla, his former spouse. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Pansulla, Sr. and Madeleine (Marucci). Outside of work and family life, Joe found joy in boating and fishing - activities that brought him peace and connection to nature. He loved watching his children and grandchildren in all their athletic ventures, never missing an opportunity to watch with heartfelt pride from the sidelines. A regular at the local Waffle House, Joe enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee and conversation. Known for his storytelling and remarkable memory of the “good ole days”, he had a gift for bringing people together through shared laughter and recollections. And, of course, he never missed the opportunity to pull a practical joke. Joe also had a knack for tinkering, fixing things around the house and acting as the neighborly handyman. His hands were rarely still; he found satisfaction in restoring items and giving them new life. Joe’s memory will live on through his family and friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 4-6pm, with a Clergy service at 6pm at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Colonial Chapel located at 40 N. Orange Ave in Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made directly to the American Lung Association or National Kidney Foundation.

Tributes

Joseph "Joe" Pansulla, Jr.

December 14, 1950 - May 9, 2025