Joseph Michael Pizzuto-Pomaco, much-beloved father, husband, friend and Jesus' follower went to be with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 September, after a valiant battle against MND/ALS. 

Joe is survived by Julia, his wife of 31 years, and their four children, Anna, Josh, John, and Lydia. 

Joe was born on 11 May 1965 in Northern New Jersey, where he lived until moving to Florida as a teenager. 

He graduated from the University of Florida in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Broadcast Journalism and subsequently began a career in public radio.

In 2012 he completed a Master's Degree in Multicultural Education at Eastern University.

After marrying Julia in August 1991, the couple moved to Scotland where they served with Scripture Union for a Gap Year called Reachout, sharing the gospel with children and young people and making lifelong friends.

Upon returning to the United States, Joe restarted his career as a producer and host at Philadelphia public radio station WHYY, where he worked from 1988 to 2002. 

After the birth of triplets Anna, John, and Josh in 2002, Joe became a stay at home father for several years until transitioning into a teaching career. 

Joe taught at several private and public schools finishing his career Cumberland Christian School in Vineland until the family moved to Scotland in 2020, focussing primarily on History. 

The Pizzuto-Pomaco family grew in 2018, as Joe and Julia welcomed their fourth child, Lydia, into the family. 

Joe had a lifelong passion for classical music, even hosting several classical radio shows. He loved watching Philadelphia sports with Josh and John, and was ecstatic when the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in 2018.

Even as his illness worsened, Joe remained committed to his faith, fully believing in the hope of the resurrection, which he shared with all he met. He continued to help run the Facebook page and website at Peterhead New Parish Church, where Julia serves as minister, until the last. 

You are welcome to join the Pizzuto-Pomaco family for two opportunities in the coming weeks. In both of these settings, we would invite you to wear colourful clothing. We do not want to have a somber funeral but rather to celebrate the fact that Joe as a believer is now completely healed and living with Jesus in eternity!

In Scotland on Saturday, 8 October at 2 PM (9 AM Eastern Standard Time) join us for worship and a celebration of Joe's life at Peterhead New Parish Church, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the family.

The service will also be livestreamed on the church's YouTube channel              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtDq8PUZvFnhY4-P1vQzM7Q.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

In the US, on 15th of October at 1 pm (EST) at United Methodist Church of Mantua, New Jersey (201 Mantua Blvd) join us for a brief celebration of Joe's life. There will be a committal at Wenonah Cemetery in Wenonah, New Jersey followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the family.

If you would like to send any favourite memories of Joe please feel free to email them to revjuliap@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation in Joe's name to the work of Scripture Union Scotland https://www.suscotland.org.uk/donate/,

or alternatively to contribute to Joe's children's educational and support needs by making a donation to Park Road Presbyterian and indicating the Fund 'Julia in Scotland' https://app.clovergive.com/App/Giving/firs37s169.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for all who supported and prayed for them during Joe's illness.