Joseph M. Machi 1992-2022
SAN DIEGO — Joseph Michael Machi, 29, passed away of complications due to an accident Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at MetroHealth Medical Center. He was lovingly surrounded by his family and friends.
Joseph, affectionately known as Joe, was born July 2, 1992, in Pittsburgh, a son of Vito and Denise DiBucci Machi.
Raised in Poland, Joe was a 2011 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from Kent State University in 2015.
After graduation, Joe settled in San Diego and loved California life. He focused on digital marketing as his career and worked for iMatrix Internet Marketing Service and was presently working at Merkle Inc.
Extremely artistic, Joe had a passion for art and enjoyed sharing his passion with others. His quick wit and sense of humor, that many termed goofy, will be fondly remembered by all who were lucky enough to share in the laughter. Joe was defined by all who knew him as loveable, empathetic, kind, compassionate and generous. He brightened the lives of so many. His generosity will continue after his passing.
Joe listed himself as an organ donor and his multiple organs will continue to give the gift of life to many.
Joe leaves to carry on his memory his parents, Vito and Denise; twin brother, Anthony Machi; sister, Nicole (Nathan) Naylor; his two nephews, Bennett and Hudson Naylor; maternal grandmother, Liz (John-deceased) Cornman; maternal grandfather, Joseph (Nancy) DiBucci; two uncles, Joseph (Susan) Machi and Anthony (Christine) Machi; three aunts, Antonette Machi, Beth (Bill) McClintock and Michelle (Mike) Sullivan; numerous cousins; and many friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Antonino and Virginia Machi.
Joe’s family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland. A prayer service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the funeral home, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church in Poland, with the Rev. Matthew Humerickhouse officiating.
Joe’s family requests that memorial gifts be sent to the funeral home and take the form of contributions in Joseph’s memory to the MetroHealth Foundation or to Lifebanc.
Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.
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