Joseph Cassiano Jr.

Joseph J. Cassiano Jr. was born June 26, 1951, to Joseph Sr. and Mary Lou (Smith) Cassiano. In 1970, Joe met his high school sweetheart, Janet Brown, and they were married in 1972. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73 with his loving wife of 53 years at his side.

Joe was a lifelong resident of Moses Lake. He was a certified welder and pipe fitter who spent many years working in local factories such as Columbia Bean Co., Carnation, U&I Sugar, I.T.I., and Brown & Root before retiring from ASiMI in 2005.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman known as “Catfish” to his friends. He enjoyed flying Cessna airplanes, boating, road and dirt bike riding, RVing and anything outdoors. Throughout his life, he owned several 1957 Chevys, including his last ’57 Bel Air that won him several trophies.

Joe is survived by the love of his life, Janet; son Joseph J. Cassiano III (Mary); grandchildren Joseph IV, Maquela and Joshua; and brother John Cassiano (Lori), as well as in-laws Shirley (Brown) Hyatt and Gerald Brown (Sheri). He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, Chelsea Roth (Dustin), Melissa Curnel Pendleton, Evan Cassiano (Cree), Erin Suarez (Alvin), Tracy Hyatt, Daniel Hyatt (Bonnie), Alan Hyatt (Nicole), Lissa (Brian) O’Rourke, Lara Sansoucy and Tegan (Chris) Keele and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Cassiano Sr., mother Mary Lou Newcomb, brother Richard Cassiano, and sisters Pamala Cassiano Curnel and Linda Cassiano. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N. Dale Road, Moses Lake, Wash. Rosary will start at 10 a.m., with Mass immediately following. A celebration of life luncheon will be held at The Fatima Center, located next to the church, immediately following the funeral. 

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