Joseph Anthony Bardaro of Longwood, Florida died September 11, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Donna Bardaro, his three daughters Misty Pancake, Kelly Nation, and Jenna Bardaro, six beautiful grandchildren, sister Marie Ferraro of Florida and brother Michael Bardaro of Virginia. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 5, 1948. Some of his greatest accomplishments include raising his three children, playing defensive end for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and owning and operating a successful mortgage brokerage in Lake Mary, Florida. His early career included work as an educator and a wrestling coach at Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Viewing will be held Friday, September 19th at DeGusipe Funeral Home at 905 Laurel Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 from 6-8 pm and Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 20th at St. Stephen Lutheran Church at 2140 W. State Rd. 434, Longwood, FL 32779 at 1:30 with reception following. Services performed by Pastor Nathan.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (visit http://www.theaftd.org ) to hopefully one day find a cure for Pick's Disease (also known as Frontotemporal Dementia), or to Vitas Community Connection (hospice services) online at http://www.vitas.com/fl/central-florida-hospice/about-us/how-to-donate .