Joseph was born on December 31,1943 in Greenport, Long Island. His parents lived on a farm in Mattituck which was purchased by his Polish immigrant grandparents. He attended Mattituck High School, graduating in June 1961. He attended college at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York, graduating a second time in June 1965. He graduated with two Associate Degrees , one in Retail Business Management and the other in Electrical Technology. He began dating his wife Rebecca in October 1963. They married in October 1965 and moved to Rochester, New York. They have four children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They presently live in Tennessee and continue to travel, visit family and vacation in Florida during the winter months. Joseph continues to write novels, recently completing a mystery/thriller, Murder in Spanish Springs. The second book in the Bailie Beach Saga will be released during this Fall 2025. The third and final book, Sometimes Alone, completing the trilogy will be released in 2026. Additional information, on his books, scheduled events and Author comments are posted periodically on his website.