Joseph J. Praino was born on October 27, 1932 in Norwood, Massachusetts.  He died peacefully on September 14, 2025 in Richland, WA.  Joe was the third son and the fifth of nine children born to Joe and Madeline (Scannell) Praino.  

1955 was an exciting year for Joe.  He was honorably discharged from the Army as a Sergeant (E.5) in February.  He married the love of his life, Mary Folan in April and due to his military clearance got employed with General Electric.  While working full-time he attended and graduated from Columbia Basin College in 1959.  He continued to pursue a degree in Business Administration through correspondence school with Eastern.  For his senior year he traveled back and forth from Richland to Cheney.  He graduated in 1962.  Forty years later, he retired from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories as a Business Administration Manager.

Joe was active in youth sports, YMCA and church league basketball and baseball (Little League to Legion) in Richland and Kennewick.  After coaching, Joe was the announcer for the CBC Hawks, Richland Bombers, Richland Knights, Kennewick Dusters, and the Kennewick Bandits during various baseball seasons.  

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary, a union that lasted for more than 56 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, grandson Luke LaSalle,  brothers Edward Praino  and Bob Praino, and sisters Madeline Pruell, Marion Sands, Marie Hand, and Margaret Ryan. 

He is survived by his daughters: Cathie Tate and Sheila (John) LaSalle of West Richland and sons:  Steve of Vancouver, WA, Jack (Esadeta) of Everett, WA, Dave (Lavonne) of Richland, WA. and Tim (Maren) of West Richland, WA., 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Marcia Praino of Norwood, MA and brother, Gerry of Norwood, MA and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Thursday, October 9, 2025  from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 p.m.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial and reception at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Event center to immediately follow. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church or a charity of your choice.  Please express your thoughts and memories about Joe at the online guestbook at www.einansatsunset.com.