Joseph "Joe" Menesini, Jr. passed away Thursday morning, April 14, 2016 at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington. Joe was 90.

Joe was born in Yerington, Nevada on November 15, 1925 the son of Joseph and Fortuna (Nuti) Menesini. Joe was first married to Queen Wilson for over 32 years, they had three children. In 1985 he married Wanda Miller.

Joe had been a life long resident of Yerington, he was a farmer, a butcher, and had also owned the Yerington Hotel at one time and also had worked for the Lyon County Road Department.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Wanda; his son, Marvin; a daughter Doreen Rigsby; 7 stepchildren and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Brian and 6 brothers and 7 sisters.

A Rosary will be recited 7:00 pm Thursday, April 21 at the Holy Family Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Friday, April 22 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery. A fellowship will follow the burial at the Catholic Center.

Family and Friends are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.FRFH.net, also sympathy cards may be sent to Wanda directly from this site.

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911