Joseph Robert Scaffidi, age 45, was born February 1, 1980, in Barberton, Ohio, and passed away August 25, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his father, Michael James, Jr. Joseph is survived by his mother, Verdie; his sister, Sonya (Stephen) Ferguson; his brother, Michael James III; his aunts and uncles: Rose Rock, Carol Davis, Sue (Jim) Shade, Wayne (Becca) Davis and Shirley Moss; his niece, Melissa DeGuia; his great-nieces: Airis and Zoey Lynn; his great-nephew, J.J.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. 

A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Cox-McNulty Funeral Home, 222 Norton Avenue, Barberton, Ohio, with a Time of Sharing to follow at 1:00 p.m.

The family has asked that any memorials be donated to the American Diabetes Association.