Joseph E. Giaquinto, 66, of Auburn, died unexpectedly of medical complications Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center-University Campus.

Joseph leaves his wife of 41 years Janette C. (Aho) Giaquinto; three children, his daughter Amanda L. Giaquinto and Patrick Eaton and his grandchildren, Fiona, Zoey, Peter and Maya; his son Joseph D. Giaquinto and daughter Alexandra E. Giaquinto, all of Auburn; his sister Carolann Hehir and her husband William of Bolton; his twin sister Jody Giaquinto of Worcester; and a brother Dr. Edward Giaquinto and his wife Lisa of Los Angeles; and many nieces and nephews.

Joseph was born in Worcester, son of Edward and Joyce (Dame) Giaquinto.

He was a graduate of Cape Cod Community College and the culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University.

Over his long career as a chef, he worked at several restaurants in Worcester including the El Morocco, the Boynton, Herbie’s and Bennie’s. He greatly enjoyed teaching food preparation at the Bridge of Central Mass.

Joe loved music, gardening and the company of his dog Daisy May. He was a wonderful family man who loved spending time with his grandchildren and family, frequently hosting backyard pool parties and cookouts. Joe enjoyed holidays especially Halloween where he would decorate his house in notorious fashion and be the talk of the neighborhood.

Calling hours are Monday, December 19, from 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. A prayer service will follow at 11:30a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.