Pavia, Joseph Gates: November 3, 2015. Predeceased by his loving wife, Assunta Pavia; grandson, Marc Pavia, three sisters in Italy. Devoted father of Joanne (Francis) Hozdic, Leonard Pavia & Nicholas (Carolyn) Pavia; beloved grandfather of Lenny Pavia, Janette (Eric Almeter) Larham, Rick (fiance' Sarah) Pavia, Robert (Pamela) Pavia, Lyle (Rebeka) Pavia, Joseph Hozdic & Elena (Michael) Curran; great-grandfather of Natalie Pavia & Grant Almeter; Joseph was a loving uncle to many nieces & nephews here & in Italy. To light a candle of remembrance, visit www.aliferemembered.com. Joseph's calling hours will be Sunday, November 8 from 2PM - 6PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:30AM on Monday at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Rd. in Gates. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Photo , Fri & Sat FOR WEB Joseph was born on March 13, 1927 in Faeto, Italy, which is a small town in the south of Italy. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. He met his wife Assunta when they both were young children. They were married for 62 years. Joe was a devoted member of St. Jude's Parish. He worked and retired from Rochester Products after many years of service. Joseph enjoyed gardening and was well known for his winemaking. Joe & Assunta enjoyed traveling and spending time in their house in Italy during the summer. Joe will be greatly missed by his family & friends.