Joseph John

Lalli

Joseph John Lalli, 67, of Erie, passed away on November 11, 2026, after a long illness. Born on June 4, 1959, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of Camile Joseph and Delores (Izzi) Lalli. A proud graduate of Edgewood High School’s Class of 1977, Joe went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kent State University. On October 27, 1984, he married the love of his life, the former Bonnie Bucci, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ashtabula, beginning a devoted partnership spanning more than four decades. Joe built an accomplished career defined by hard work, leadership, and vision. He retired in 2025 as President and CEO of Creative Millwork of Ohio, a role he held with immense pride after dedicating 34 years of service to the company. Above all else, Joe was a deeply devoted family man whose greatest joy came from the life he built with Bonnie, his children, and his grandchildren. Following his retirement, he cherished spending quality time with his family, hitting the golf course, and exercising his engineering mind and craftsmanship by turning custom, handcrafted pens. Joe led by example, instilling enduring values and teaching life lessons that will guide his family for generations to come. Survivors include his beloved wife, Bonnie Lalli; his children, Brenden (Anna) Lalli and Kristina (Matthew) Leon; his cherished grandchildren, Ava and Gianni Lalli, and Peyton, Parker, and Delaney Leon; his mother, Delores Lalli; and his sister, Linda (Gerald) Orlando. He was preceded in death by his father, Camile Joseph Lalli. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Guerriero Funeral Home, 1550 West 19th Street, Ashtabula. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, with Father Phillip Miller officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at guerrierofuneralhome.com