Joseph C. Zogby

The world lost a great man on Monday, August 22, 2022.  He was a fighter and he fought with his super strength until the very end. He will be deeply missed by his devoted, close knit family. His wife, Linda (Hardy) Zogby. His daughters, Kara Zogby Comp and her husband Damon of La Jolla, CA and Laura Dexter and her husband Paul of North Providence, RI.

His cherished grandchildren adored his sense of humor. His spirit lives on in Jaden, Kyla, Juliana, Kelsea and Sawyer. He taught his grandkids that laughter is always the best medicine.

Joey was born in Syracuse, NY to the late Edmund and Margaret (Lostumbo) Zogby. He leaves his brother, John Zogby, his wife, Stephanie and his sister, Mona Ignacio and her late husband, Sebastian. He loved and was proud of his many nieces, nephews and cousins. He had many lifelong friends who became family.

He spent his childhood in Syracuse, NY where he graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School. He was an All Star athlete and was recently inducted into ESMs Hall of Fame for wrestling.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Bryant University and went on to obtain his MBA from Bryant. He started his career as a finance executive at ITT Grinnell and then moved into the athletic shoe industry. He worked as the Senior Director of Finance and Operations for both Reebok and Kangaroo. He made amazing friendships and spent time with incredible athletes throughout his years in the sporting goods industry.

Joey loved sports, watching and playing them. He loved decaf coffee, chocolate soft serve ice cream and swimming and entertaining in his backyard pool. He was an avid golfer. He loved people. He loved telling stories to anyone who would listen. Joey taught his grandchildren how to laugh and enjoy life. He never missed an opportunity to kiss their cheeks and tell them “I love you.” He made them watch all of his favorite old westerns and gangster movies. “Don’t sweat the small stuff” was his motto. Joey will forever be remembered for his giving heart, his infectious smile and his larger than life personality.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, August 27th at 9:30 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Dr, Cranston.  Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS are Friday, August 26th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Tomorrow Fund, RI Hospital Campus, POB Suite 422, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.