Joseph Vivone

Joseph Vivone, 81, passed away June 30, 2022 at MercyOne Des Moines.

Joseph was born February 21, 1941 in Des Moines to John and Fannie (Pellegrino) Vivone. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. Joseph married Eleanor Brown on January 6, 1962 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. He worked for Rock Island Railroad and later owned and operated Mr. V’s Restaurant on Des Moines’ Southside. Joseph was a championship bowler and enjoyed coaching Little League. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor; daughter, Brenda (Kirk) Rowe and their children, Tyler and KaLea Rowe; son, Anthony John Vivone and his children, Haley (Josh) Hall and Hannah Vivone; and his son, Joseph Vivone and his children Joseph and Camri Vivone.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Anthony Vivone, Jr.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 7th at 10 am at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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