PARSONSBURG - Joseph Nicholas Gismondi, 84, of Parsonsburg, passed away on July 8, 2014 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Nicholas Joseph Gismondi and Stella Cich Gismondi. He worked in the automobile parts business for 60 years, including being a sales manager for the former Manlove Automotive and retiring from Pasco, Inc. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean conflict from 1951 to 1955. He dearly loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Agnes Cantlay Gismondi; four children, Nancy Pagano (Ron) of Delmar, Md., Beth M. Gismondi of Ocean Pines, Anne G. Savage (William) of Salisbury and Nicholas W. Gismondi of Parsonsburg; six grandchildren, Sarah E. Newhouse of Philadelphia, Pa., Tessa M. Cauley (Jeff) of Parkville, Md., Joseph L. Newhouse of Collingswood, N.J., Kelly E. Wells (David) of Mardela Springs, Nicholas W. Gismondi of Salisbury and Cole J. Gismondi of Parsonsburg; two great grandchildren, Chloe Cauley and Connor Wells; a sister, Gloria Calvano of Salisbury; and several beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Ferrara. A memorial service was held on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A very dear friend of the family, Rev. Dr. Mary Dennis officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Holly Center Foundation, 926 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 and or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit
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