Joseph John Middione was born on December 18, 1926 in Buffalo, NY to parents Charles and Leonarda Middione. He had older siblings Carmelo, Carmela, and Salvatrice "Sally" Middione.
Joseph resided in Buffalo, Erie, New York, and registered for military service on 19th December 1944 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He held the rank of Private and enlisted on 29th March 1945 in Buffalo, New York.
Later in life he painted backdrops for movies and also made some sculptures at Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim, CA. He graduated to magnificent bronze sculptures that were mostly Cowboy and Indian scenes with horses; plenty of action.
I want to build a place where my son can meet his great-grandparents. My grandmother Marian Joyce (Benning) Kroetch always wanted to meet her great-grandchildren, but she died just a handful of years before my son's birth.
So while she didn't have the opportunity to meet him, at least he will be able to know her.
For more information about what we're building see About AncientFaces. For information on the folks who build and support the community see Daniel - Founder & Creator. My father's side is full blood Sicilian and my mother's side is a combination of Welsh, Scottish, German and a few other European cultures. One of my more colorful (ahem black sheep) family members came over on the Mayflower. He was among the first to be hanged in the New World for a criminal offense he made while onboard the ship.