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To everyone who knew, cared for, loved Joe. He was taking care of us, teaching us compassion and patience, showing us how to be happy and how to love another person and how to enjoy living. He was joy. He died peacefully February 26 with his sister and brother-in-law holding his hand.
Joseph James Latona was born October 20, 1959 in Pittston Pennsylvania, the first child of Salvatore Latona and Mary Noone Latona. He was diagnosed shortly after with Down Syndrome. His parents chose not to institutionalize him per the norm of the day. He was followed by his brother Patrick and sister Kathleen. They were raised together in a tight knit family, with grandparents and cousins and aunts and uncles. And many, many friends. Joe was very healthy, smart and strong and attended special education schools, He graduated from high school and a vocational school when he was 21. He was very active in Special Olympics his whole life, competing all the way to state levels. After graduation he attended day development programs that enabled him to work in the community. He loved photography and loved being called the Ace photographer. He loved music, especially John Denver. He loved painting and coloring. He loved bowling. He loved television. He loved his friends. He loved life.
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