JOSEPH A. SCHWAB, JR., age 84; beloved husband of Mary Louise (nee DeFlorio) for 57 years; loving father of Bill Schwab; devoted Papa of Sophia and Samantha; son of the late Joseph and Leona; brother of Mary Ann Messet (Raymond) (both deceased); brother-in-law of Angelo “Bud” DeFlorio (Sue) and Frank DeFlorio (Denise); uncle of Debbie, Mike, Linda, Amy, Mike and Tommy. Joe loved his dog, Lucky. U.S. Army Veteran. Contributions may be made to Caring Hospice Services, 4700 Rockside Rd. Ste 435, Independence, OH 44131. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Bosco Church 6480 Pearl Rd., Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SUNDAY 4-7 P.M.