Joseph Yacavona

Joseph Samuel Yacavona passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. Joseph was born on August 5th, 1927 to Frank and Rose (Formaro) Yacavona.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 19th from 6:30 to 8 pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass will be held at the Church on September 20th at 10:30 am.

He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in 1945. He married Carmella Cardamon on May 8th, 1949 at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines’ southside.

After graduating high school, he managed Babe’s Restaurant until he decided to go into business for himself. In 1959, he opened Joe’s Tap Room in downtown Des Moines. He eventually opened two more bars, including Joe’s Too and Pal Joey’s. Throughout his years in business, Joe made many lifelong friends. He was always there to provide support to others. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes, and Iowa State Cyclones. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his loving wife Carmella, children Rosemarie Yacavona, Mary Jo (Robert) Pomerantz, Frank Yacavona, and Joy (Joseph) Welsh. He is also survived by his three grandchildren William, Maria, and Joseph Welsh, his sister-in-law Thresa Yacavona, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose Yacavona, and his brother Leonard Yacavona.

His family would like to thank Dr. Dale Grunewald and Kavanagh House Hospice for the kind care they provided to Joseph. Memorials may be directed to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church or Kavanagh House (EveryStep Hospice).

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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