Crystal Stone

Joseph J Middione of Chino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on February 3, 1922, and died at age 72 years old on September 22, 1994. Joseph Middione was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 41 Site 2497 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

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.