Joseph V. Pegoraro

Joseph V. "Joe" Pegoraro 94, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Palatine, IL passed away on November 26, 2016 peacefully with his wife Sharon of 24 years by his side. Joe was born September 3, 1922 and spent most of his life in Wilmette, IL. He joined the US Navy at the outbreak of World War II. After World War II he formed the Wilmette Glass Company. During the outbreak of the Korean War, he was called back to active duty in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. His military career lasted thirty-eight years. In 1964 he bought Palatine Paint & Glass in Palatine, IL which he owned for 30 years, and was very active in civic affairs. He was president of the Palatine Rotary Club and had a perfect attendance for 27 years. He was the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship, was president and director of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce for twelve years, on the nominating committee of the YMCA for five years and was on the Board of Directors of the First Bank & Trust of Palatine. Joe was CEO of the Palatine Property Group which consisted of retail business property. He joined Medinah Shrine Temple in Chicago in 1969, a fifty-three year member of Palatine Lodge #314 in Palatine, IL and was a charter member of Sahib Shrine Temple in Sarasota. He was the Chief Aide Emeritus and belonged to Venice Shrine Club, Manatee Shrine Club, Royal Order of Jester (P.D.) and Order of the Q. Joe is survived by the love of his life, Sharon, sons Joseph (Rosemarie) of Arlington Heights, IL and James (Carol) of Battle Ground, WA. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey. He is survived by his brother Donald (Debbie) of Kenosha, WI. He is survived by seven grandchildren, Taffy Thornton (Eric), Joseph (Reni), Anthony (Kylie), Tiffany Lindberg (Jim), Stephanie, Christopher (Chevon), Mackenzie Deel (Laif), twenty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 5 at 11:00 am at Northminster Presbyterian Church located at 3131 61st St, Sarasota, FL 34243. Interment will be at Sarasota National Cemetery, Tuesday December 6 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joe's name to Sahib Temple, Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL or Tidewell Hospice Rand Rd. Sarasota, FL.

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Joseph V. Pegoraro

November 26, 2016