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Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Anthony and Anna Profera of Partanna, Italy. Joe was the youngest brother to Jean Sarrica, Lee Asaro, and Barney Profera, all preceding him in death.
He graduated from Saint Louis University with a BS in Geophysics. He joined the United States Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War as a Second Lieutenant. After his service to his country, in 1954 he married Kay. He began working for the Arco Oil Company as a Geophysicist, doodlebugging in many southern states. They settled in Columbus, Ohio in 1961 when Joe began employment with Rockwell International.
Joe and his family relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1976. He retired in 1991 after 15 years as Project Manager with Martin Marietta. During retirement, he further pursued his interest in the sport of skeet shooting. Joe was inducted into the Colorado Skeet Hall of Fame in 2007. In addition to skeet shooting, Joe enjoyed hunting, tennis, golf, Bridge and reading. Joe had a strong but gentle nature and a good sense of humor. He was generous, patient, and hardworking. He was Kay’s knight in shining armor, and an inspiration to his children and grandchildren. Joe will be missed by so many whose lives he touched in his 86 years.
The family suggests memorial donations to St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003 in Joe's memory.
