Joseph A. Soprano age 83 passed away peacefully Tuesday April 5, 2011 at Elderwood Rehab Facility in Waverly, NY. Joe was born July 26, 1927 in Waverly NY, a son of the late Nicholas and Margaret Soprano. He retired after 26 years at the Elmira Rug Company. Joe loved hunting, fishing and any kind of outdoor activity especially working in his garden. In his younger years he loved to play the piano and accordion and he had a beautiful singing voice. But more than anything Joe loved being around his family and friends. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Waverly and a Waverly High School graduate. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Lois Langdon Soprano, his children Mary Jo and Dick Hatch of Athens PA, Cathy and Tom Jordan of Tucson AZ, Bill and Cathy Soprano of Waverly NY, Trice and Welchie Patterson of Sundance WY, Jim and Gretchen Langdon of Buffalo NY, and Mike Langdon of Elmira NY. Grandchildren Scott and Leshia Hatch, Julie and Greg Borsz, Kelly Soprano, Joseph Soprano, Emily Jordan, Jessie and Toby Connally, Welchie J. Patterson, Ryann Langdon, Brett Langdon, Dana Langdon, seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins, his sister Ann Soprano, sisters-in-law Barbara Soprano, Beverly Buffington, Catherine Buffington, Carolyn Buffington, Helen Wright and Jeanette and Bob Harper. In addition to his parents Joe was predeceased by his first wife Mary Theresa Buffington Soprano on February 20, 1994, and his brother Francis Soprano. Friends may call in the Luckner Funeral Home 449 Park Ave, Waverly NY Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Blessed Trinity Parish St. James Catholic Church in Waverly Monday at 11am. Interment will be St. James Cemetery Waverly, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to the St. James Music Ministry.
