Joseph Louis "Joe" DiGiulian, Jr., 76 of Lusby, MD passed away suddenly at his residence on October 2, 2012. He was born in Washington, DC on October 28, 1935 to the late Joseph Louis DiGiulian, Sr. and the late Helen Marie DiGiulian.

He was the beloved husband to Irene Juanita DiGiulian whom he married on December 5, 1960 in Washington, DC and she preceded him in death on November 26, 2009.

Joe graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1953 and went on to be a Tile Setter with the Local 31 Union. He moved to Calvert Co. in 1974. He enjoyed taking care of local wild animals (raccoons) and was an avid Redskins and Nationals fan.

Joseph is survived by his children, Kenneth DiGiulian and wife Anna of Hanover, MD, Brenda DeGroot and husband John of St. Leonard, MD, Joseph DiGiulian, III and wife Sherry of Speedwell, TN, and Laurie Lago and husband Tom of Sunderland, MD; sister, Joan Walton of Chesapeake, VA; twelve grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother, James DiGiulian.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM with Rev. Bill Ticknor officiating. Interment will be private.

The family request memorial contributions to be made in lieu of flowers in memory of Joseph to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.