Joseph A. Erario, 67, formerly of Queens, Rockville Centre and Deposit, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, October 30, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty years Janet V. Erario; one daughter and son-in-law Janine and Robert Taft, two sons, Jordan A. Erario, Jonathan D. Erario and fiancé Lynn Jenner; one grandson Jacob Taft; two sisters MaryJean Erario and Loraine Casella; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Joseph was an accomplished interior designer and space planner for over 40 years and a graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City. He was an avid cook and gardener, had a passion for fine furniture and thoroughly enjoyed reading and family vacations to Montauk, New York. However his greatest love of all was his family, relatives and friends.

Funeral and Interment services will be held Wednesday 1 pm from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with the Reverend Father John Kurgan of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Vestal officiating. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Tuesday from 4-7 pm.