Joseph Anthony Diogo
March 9, 1918 - December 13, 2017
Joseph A. Diogo, 99, (and three months shy of his 100th birthday), of Benicia passed away Wednesday at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Emeryville, California, and raised in Berkeley and lived many years in El Cerrito before moving to Benicia 15 years ago. Joe was also proud of his Portuguese heritage. He worked as a supervisor for 39 years for AT&T and retired in 1981. Joe was a woodworker and handyman and loved tinkering, almost right up to the end. He built his home in El Cerrito and was also a car aficionado. He was a proud owner of a classic 1967 VW Bug in mint condition. He was a member of the El Cerrito Lions Club, a former member of Mira Vista Country Club and was always the most gracious of hosts. He is survived by Bernice, his wife of 76 years; daughters Carole (Greg) Tilles and Kathie (John) Carlson; grandchildrenJennifer (Matt) Campbell, Suzanne Tilles, Amy (Tim) Johnston and Andrew & Erin Carlson; great grandchildren Kaelyn & Emilie Campbell, Roy & Hailey Bernards and Quinn & Shea Johnston. He was preceded in death by his younger siblings Robert & Florence. Memorial services will be held 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Burial will be private in St. Dominic’s Cemetery.
Joseph A. Diogo, 99, (and three months shy of his 100th birthday), of Benicia passed away Wednesday at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Emeryville, California, and raised in Berkeley and lived many years in El Cerrito before... View Obituary & Service Information