Joseph T. Vaccaro, 74, a lifelong resident of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Vaccaro was born May 7, 1946, in Sharon, a son of Joseph V. and Laura (Pacifico) Vacarro. He was a 1964 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, and also attended Youngstown State University.

Joe was employed by the City of Hermitage, and worked in Community Development Department until his retirement in 2010.

With a strong dedication to serving the public, Joe was a lifelong member of the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Dept., and had also served as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Hermitage since 2016. Earlier in life, he had served as an emergency medical technician (EMT) for the former Watson Ambulance Company, Sharon.

Joe enjoyed communicating with friends via Ham radio, which he operated out of his home.

He is survived by a sister, Ruth Mack, Greenvile; a niece, Sherry Sepik and her husband, Mark; and a nephew, Chris Mack, all of Mercer; two great nephews, Shawn Haslet, Hermitage; and Drew Sepik, Pittsburgh, PA; and a great-great niece, Paige Haslet.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service.

Interment: America's Cemetery, Hermitage.