Joseph "Joe" A. Tammaro

November 13, 1951 - January 7, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph A. Tammaro, “Joe,” announce his passing on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 69. He was a loving husband, father of two children, and two grandchildren. Joe was born on November 13, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Elena (Mastroni) Tammaro. He received his liberal arts and economics degree from Temple University in 1973. He was the business starter and owner of T-N-T Tops-N-Tees for over 35 years in Sarasota, Florida. Joe was an avid skier, skilled guitar and tennis player, lover of the beach, the crisp mountain air and animals. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elena and his brother, Bobby. He is survived and will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Shirley, two children, Joshua and Jeanna, son-in-law, Mark, siblings, Bill and Loretta, grandchildren, Isaac and Penelope, and beloved dog, Howard K. Dog. Joe wish was to spend eternity among the seas, so his ashes will be laid to rest in the Gulf of Mexico at a later date. In lieu of funeral services please consider making donations to TideWell Hospice, Inc., the Sarasota Food Bank, or the Humane Society of Sarasota.