Joseph F. Milordi, of Middleton, formerly of Melrose, died at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Born on June 1, 1920 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Francesco & Rosalia (Lipari) Milordi, he was raised in Jersey City and a 1938 graduate of Jersey City High School. Mr. Milordi served proudly in the United States Army during WWII in the Corp of Engineers & Military Police. He won many New Jersey State Dancing Championships in the late 30's and toured the country in famous dance troops. He then worked as an acclaimed comedian for over 60 years and continued working into his 86th year. As a comedian, he traveled through out the world, performing at military bases in Europe and appearing on the Steve Allen & Jack Parr TV Shows. He was the Past President for 10 years of Spotlighters, the New England Entertainers Group of East Boston. Joe enjoyed the Patriots, Red Sox, was an avid golfer and also worked in his son's Sandwich Exchange Shop in Wilmington. He was a resident of Melrose for 44 years and Middleton for 5 years. Joe was a member of St. Mary's Church of Melrose & St. Maria Goretti of Lynnfield. However, his love and passion was his family. Joe was the devoted husband of Marion L. (MacDougall) Milordi with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was the loving father of Richard J. Milordi & his wife Carolyn of Lynnfield & Robert F. Milordi & his wife Karen, also of Lynnfield. Beloved grandfather of Brittany, Christian, Madyson, Lauren, Meredith & Rachele Milordi. Caring uncle of Frank & Rosalie Milordi & Kenneth Harrington. Funeral Service in Trinity Evangelical Church 105 Haverhill St., North Reading, Wed. May 20th at 10:30AM. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8PM in the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joe's memory may be made to Hospice of the North Shore 75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102 Danvers, MA 01923. For more information visit www.gatelyfh.com