Joseph Vincent “Joe” Dapuzzo, 69, of Edenton, NC passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Joe was born in Manhattan, NY on August 3, 1957. He was the husband of Stephanie Formica Dapuzzo for 41 years, knowing each other for more than 50 years. Joe was an avid collector, woodworker and wine maker. He was known to have “hands of Gold” having the ability to make or fix anything. But his grandchildren were the light of his life, making him smile when no one else could.

Remembered fondly by his wife, Stephanie; son, Christopher Dapuzzo and wife, Melissa; grandson, Antonio Dapuzzo; daughter, Amanda Dapuzzo; granddaughter, Nina Mercado; sister-in-law CarolAnn Brennan, brother-in-law Michael Brennan and nephews Mike and Brian and special friends, Jonathan and Joan Smith, and Mike and Lynda Garguilio, along with many other close friends.

All services and celebrations will be held privately by the family.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the Dapuzzo family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com