Joseph Tomaso

Joseph Tomaso, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny. Joseph was born the son of Francis and Virginia Tomaso on May 23, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois.

Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1958 - 1963. Above everything, the most important things he treasured were his faith and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his four sons: Frank (Elizabeth), and their children Elivia and CJ, John (Jill), and their daughter Gabby, Mike (Nicole), and their children Joe, Anna, Trinity and Anthony, and Vincent; and a host of other loving relatives and special friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Donna Falagario and Patricia Netzel.

Family encourages guests to respectfully wear a mask during attendance and practice social distancing. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Basilica of St. John, 1915 University Ave. Des Moines. Private family burial will be held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.


Memorial Contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice in loving memory of Joe.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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