Joe passed away of natural causes at home September 28 2022 at age 90.

Born at home in Harco Illinois August 24 1932 Joe was the first son of 8 children.

He attended school in Galatia Illinois.

Joe proudly served in the US Army overseas in the Korean War. He received a Korean Service Medal, an Army Occupational Medal for 3 months special training at EtiJima in Japan, a United States Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. He also served in the National Guard.

Among Joe's jobs in younger years he worked at the Fisher Body Corporation in

Pontiac Michigan, Boeing in Seattle Washington and Pope & Talbots Mill in Port Gamble Washington. He volunteered for the Kitsap County Sheriff's Department in 1955.

Joe spent his career working for the United States Postal Service as either a Post Master, Mail Carrier or Clerk, but happily retired from Kingston's Post Office at age 55. The first thing he wanted to do was go see his brothers, sisters and their families in Illinois.

Joes greatest love would be his family and how he will be remembered.

He was a loving, compassionate, good natured man, friendly, with a great sense of humor, loved by everyone. His kids friends often called him Dad, his grandkids friends called him Grampa.

While living in California he attended church at Saint Paul's Catholic Church in Pismo Beach, BBQ'd for the gatherings at the local Fire Department and belonged to the Lions Club.

All the things he enjoyed he passed along to his children & grandchildren like fishing, hunting, shooting guns, clamming, camping, barbecuing and cooking. He enjoyed food and said "I never met a cheese I didn't like", and his favorite pie was "hot or cold! ". He spent most of his time enjoying the view from his waterfront home, taking care of his property and gardens, fishing at President Point and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Good at tinkering and fixing things, he was always available to lend a hand no matter what it was.

Preceded in death by his parents James aka "Jim" (born Rocco Vincenzo Alecce from Locri Italy) and Vivian Noreen (Russell) Alecci, sisters Judy Adams and Cindy Jackson, sister-in-law Sue (maiden name Tate) Alecci.

Survived by his wife Janet, his children Teresa (Bill) Hosford of Kingston WA., Vince (Lael) Alecci of Poulsbo WA., & Gina (Grant) Wright of Kingston WA., grandchildren Christina Hosford of Kingston WA., Jacob (Megan) Hosford of Edmonds WA., Tony (Marisa) Wright of Sprague River OR., Chad Wright of Kingston WA., Gage Wright of Kingston WA., Ashley (Chris) Goninan of Kingston WA., and Rebekah (Franz) Factor of Surrey BC, great grandchild Gunnar Goninan who was born on Joe's 90th birthday, his brothers Jim (Edna) Alecci Jr., Lavern Alecci & Mike (Beverly) Alecci, his brother-in-law's Charles Adams and Bruce Jackson, his sisters Linda (Arnold) Ellis, Jeanette (Stanley) Cain and many cousins, nieces and nephews that he adored.

A private family service given by Pastor David Miller of Harco Baptist Church will be held at Joe's parents gravesites in Illinois October 1, 2023 following with a celebration of life at a private residence in Harrisburg Illinois.

Donations in Joe's honor should be made to any of the Suquamish Tribes Salmon Habitat Recovery Program partners of Kitsap County Washington to support his love of nature and preservation of our salmon.

Arrangements are under the care of Simplicity Cremation of Poulsbo, WA.