Obituary of Joseph J. Tracy Jr.

Joseph J. Tracy, Jr., age 83, of Port St. Lucie, FL and formerly of Hawley, PA and Staten Island, NY, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Allied Services Hospice Center in Wilkes Barre, PA. Mr. Tracy was born on July 20,1941 in Staten Island, NY to Joseph J., Sr. and Dorothy Tracy. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Billy. Joe was an FDNY Firefighter with Engine 41 in the Bronx and Squad 1 in Brooklyn, as well as an Arson Investigator and 9/11 Survivor. He competed in the World Police-Fire Games, both domestically and abroad in Track and Field events. Joe managed the FDNY softball team for many years. He was an avid Yankees fan and longtime memorabilia collector. Joe is survived by his beloved wife: Lucille (LaRosa) Tracy, his daughter: Colleen Tracy-James of New York City, NY and two sons: Joseph Tracy and his wife, Karin of New York City, NY and Michael Tracy and his wife, Tanya, of Sag Harbor, NY. He is also survived by stepdaughter, Alessandra LoBiondo of Port St. Lucie, FL. Joe’s pride and joy were his ten loving grandchildren, who knew him as “Pop-Pop.” He is survived by two brothers: James Tracy and his wife, Vicki, of Delanson, NY and Jack Tracy and his wife, Ann, of Toms River, NJ. Also surviving are two sisters: Lynn Casey and her husband, Jack, of Point Pleasant, NJ and Janet Rogan and her husband, Chuck, of Lake George, NY, as well as many treasured nieces and nephews. The family wishes to acknowledge John Gilleeny, retired FDNY Firefighter, of Lake Ariel, PA for his support over the years. A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated Monday, August 19th at 10 am at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley by Msgr Robert Carroll. Per Joe’s request, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.