Joseph A. Rotunno, of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, passed away at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on November 3, 2021, at the age of 62. Joe was born & raised in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School. He resided in Wakefield and worked as a Truck Driver for Odwalla Beverage Company. Joe was an avid sports fan, especially the Montreal Canadiens, Oakland A's, Oakland Raider's, and the Boston Celtics. He was a very loyal friend and enjoyed going to bingo with his friends from Wakefield. Birthdays and holidays were very important to Joe, and he never missed a single one. Joe was the loving son of the late Paul & Anna (Greelish) Rotunno. Caring brother of Robert Rotunno & his wife Linda of Melrose, Teri Batting & her husband Brett of Malden and the late Paula (Rotunno)Guerino & Daniel Rotunno. Devoted uncle of Steven Guerino & his wife Amanda of Beverly and Brian & Kevin Batting of Malden. Also survived by relatives & friends. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation, 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.