Joseph M. Orsini

Joseph “Joe” Orsini June 2, 1957 – December 18, 2025 Joseph “Joe” Orsini, beloved husband, writer, editor, volunteer, and musician, passed away on December 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. He was 68. Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, SUNY Binghamton, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. A lifelong lover of language, ideas, and music, he spent more than 25 years in publishing as a freelance writer and editor. He specialized in healthcare communications, including promotional materials and continuing medical education, and was respected for his meticulous editorial standards, integrity, and professionalism. Joe was deeply committed to service. From 1989 to 1991, he volunteered at The Open Door, a homeless shelter near New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal, where he helped prepare and serve meals and later created a reading and discussion program for residents. He also volunteered with the Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps from 2015 to 2021, serving as a First Aid and CPR volunteer. One of Joe’s proudest achievements was bicycling across the United States, traveling approximately 3,200 miles from Garden City, New York, to Eugene, Oregon, and the Oregon coast in six weeks during the summer of his college years. The journey reflected his love of exploration, perseverance, and the belief that the journey itself matters as much as the destination. A lifelong music lover, Joe was an accomplished guitarist and a devoted fan of The Beatles and Bob Dylan. He collected Beatles vinyl records and composed his own songs, including Tori Macree, Ten Past Two, Cold Night, Cold Room, Big Bow on Her Heart, and Another Sleepless Night. He also had a lifelong passion for baseball and was a dedicated New York Mets fan. Above all, Joe was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Angine, who stood faithfully by his side. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, generosity of spirit, love of books and music, and thoughtful presence. Joe is survived by his wife, Angine; and his siblings, Louis, Theresa, Thomas (Tommy), Paul, and James (Jimmy). He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura. He is also survived by family, friends, and colleagues who will miss him deeply.

Joseph M. Orsini

June 2, 1957 - December 18, 2025