I'd like to introduce to you someone whom I'm priveledged to know. His name is Joseph Palotta. I have no problem remembering his surname because I use the play on words "Lotta Pa" - to me, he is known as "Handsome Giuseppe". He is the father of my bosses and owners of Sorella's Salon, Dolores Carlino and Lilly Mytyk. Joseph is the Great Grandfather of four, Grandfather of numerous lucky young adults and the Father of five or six. (I lost count) He raised a family of seven or so in a two bedroom house and on weekends had children from the local orphanage stay with his family during weekends.
When Joseph is not tending to his beautiful wife, Edith, he is driving around in his red Toyota, using his time wisely and dedicating his time and energy to those in need. Not only is Joseph a hero who is a veteran during WW2 - Joseph helps out regularly at Sister Jean's Kitchen, feeding the hungry, The Atlantic City Medical Center and The Mission and all along volunteering at his church. He collects food, blankets and coats. He visits the shut-ins, the sick and there is not a person on his path who has a need that he won't try to help with. He is an awsome father, grandfather, great grandfather and wonderful friend.
As busy as Joseph is, he is never too busy to pull up a chair and have a chat with me. I look forward to his weekly visits. I'm always in a better mood when he arrives. We have an ongoing joke between us, whenever he calls the salon and I happen to answer the phone, he will say he is "Joseph - Head of the Blind Commission." Handsome Giuseppe will often say to me when I ask him how he is doing to "not to get old" - I however hope I get very old and I want to be just like him when I grow up.
Handsome Giuseppe, there ain't nothing wrong with my eyes! You are an inspiration to me and I love you very much.
