In loving memory of Joseph Dominic Artuso, also known as Joe, Joey, Jofess, age 35, who tragically passed away on August 22, 2024. Joe was born in Harvey, Illinois and grew up in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Joe attended Adams-Friendship high school where he played football, was Homecoming King, and graduated in 2007. He went on to attend DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois graduating with a bachelors degree, focusing on Business Finance and Marketing. After graduating, Joe worked in banking and finance. His passion for working with people led him to the service industry, where he remained for many years employed in Illinois and Wisconsin. He took pride in working at Yak-Zies located in Wrigleyville in Chicago, bartending during the 2016 World Series, when the Cubs took the win. In recent years he was well known and loved as a caddy at Sand Valley Golf Course in Rome, WI as “Spiderman” and worked at Jacoby Custom Cues in Nekoosa, WI. Joe found playing guitar to be therapeutic. He dedicated countless hours to learning how to read music, play guitar and sing. He was vocalist and lead guitar in a local band he founded with his childhood friend, The New Toys. He wrote an original song and knew how to play many. His heart belonged to the blues, but his love for music was vast. He also loved being on the golf course and playing pool (billiards). He played in multiple tournaments and on various teams. Pool also became a therapeutic outlet and major focus of his life. He loved nature and adventure. Joe traveled throughout the United States exploring National Parks and Cities. He dreamt of living a nomadic lifestyle seeing the world. He enjoyed hiking, bass fishing and kayaking. He was a phenomenal uncle and his legacy will live on through River, Ryan, Joe and Sean. In every stage of his life, Joe made lasting friendships and touched the lives of those he met and spent time with. Joe’s wisdom, kindness and generosity was received by many. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Artuso, his sisters Alexis Artuso (Don) and Laurie Yankauskas (Dominick) his brothers Leo Artuso Jr. (Karen) and Josh Ready (Missy) and his partner Kalissa Winkels. He also left behind his companion, his dog Rosie. Joe is preceded in death by his father Leo Artuso and sisters Theodora Artuso and Angel Artuso. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Nancy Artuso at 1149 15th Avenue Arkdale, WI 54613
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at the Lake Arrowhead Park Shelter, 324 15th Ave., Nekoosa, WI 54457.
Nancy , my deepest sympathy to and your family. I remember talking to your son when he stayed at the hospital with your husband.
So very tragic. My heart goes out to all those who knew and loved him. So many talents and a true search of the world. Hold all those memories close to your hearts.
So sorry for your family’s loss……
Nancy and lexie I’m truly sadden by this news about Joe he was a great friend to many but a really great friend to me when it came to bullies in school and my situation and for that reason I will always be grateful and love Joe for his friendship ❤️ 💙
Nancy and Family, So sorry for you’re loss!
I’m heartbroken at this news. Joe was one of my favorite colleagues and loved by many! My prayers and love to the Artuso family.
May our lives continue on with passion, joy, and love dedicated to his life and memory 🤍 Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
The entire Artuso has my deepest sympathy!
So sorry for your loss; thinking of you at this sad time.
Nancy we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, our prayers are with you, sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Sorry for your loss.
Sincerest sympathy for a life ending much too soon.
Remember the good times!
Letter to my Nephew in Heaven
Dear Joey,
I wish I had the chance to say I love you and good bye. I wish we lived closer and I wish I knew you more. I do know you were the son your mom dreamt of years before you were ever born. I prayed for you Joe Joe, all the days of your life. I wish I could have talked to you after your dad to let you know it would take five thousand sleepless nights to know that he was near. Gods blessings may come thru raindrops and healing comes thru tears. Amen they are mercies in disguise. I prayed to St. Joseph but heavens doors were open with your dad waiting there for you. I am mad at God over this but he can take it. I realized Alexis got this one now Joe and will watch over your mom. God never blinks!!!
Peace out to Uncle Bob, Papa Wally, guard River no matter what, root for the Cubs, and put in a good word for us Joe.
Love, Aunt Di
Nancy and family, we are sorry for your untimely loss. Peace, love and comfort to all of you ❤️
I know there are no words that can ease the pain of the loss of Joey. Just know I am here for you. Prayers and love 💕
My heart goes out to my sister Kalissa, Lex and Nancy… Joe was a gentle soul and taught me a lot of new things and skills when it came to pool… We’re gonna miss him❤️
My Heart & Prayers go out to you Nancy & Lexi and the entire family.. Joey will be missed but also remember in many memories.. My Heart is Heavy with this loss 💕
Nancy and Lex,
I am so heartbroken for you to have to go through this. I’ll never forget all the great times me and Joe had together. You were all like my family growing up. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was such an amazing human being and will be missed by so many. Love you guys
Lex
you, nancy and the fam are in my prayers daily. This is so heartbreaking and absolutely devastating! I know life is crazy, many years have passed sense ive seen you guys but your family was definitely a huge part of my childhood! You basically dragged me everywhere with you when i was young, staying at your parents house, camping, and gave me so many memories I’ll forever cherish. Joe was like my first crush as a tiny 6 year old lol. But he was always so nice to me when i stayed over! Ive only had him on facebook in the past years and havent talked to him, sadly, but he was a good friend of my brothers and our family have always been close with your guys family. I miss you, and hope you can find peace in all of this. just know im thinking of you in this difficult time. Take it day by day. Ill forever love you guys!!! Praying for you, Joe!!! Rest in Peace ♥️
Nanci and Lexi,
My heart breaks for you. Joey was an amazing human and he will be missed by so many. Please find peace knowing he is watching over you. Many hugs
love and Prayers
Thoughts and prayers Nancy to you and your family.
Dear Nanci and Lexi, my heart aches for you both. Sending our love, prayers and strength to help you deal with this terrible tragedy.
My deepest sympathy Nanci
Nanci and Alexis and family I am so sorry to hear the loss of your son/ brother. He was truly a wonderful and caring man! My heart goes out to you both and your family. ❤️ sending Big Big (((hugs))) and prayers 🙏 fly high Joey
So sorry for your family loss! Hugs and prayers!
We are so sad to hear this. We have you in our prayers. Cindy Cypcar and family.
Sending you my deepest condolences, I met Joe at The Spot. I will never forget him, I gave him a compliment on his cue case and said he was in the market to buy a new one. When he was ready to sell it he asked, well are you ready to buy my cue case and yes I was. So now I have something to remember him by. May my cues be good to me, as you were to me. RIP Lil Joe! Gone but never forgotten.
Nanci, Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and the family. Jim
I am so sorry for your loss ,he was such a great young man .My prayers go out to all of you . God Bless🙏
Mrs. Artuso – we are beyond words in Chicago. Your son was a very great friend to many. He will be so very missed. Our deepest condolences.
Nanci , Lexi and family ,
May God grant you the serenity and courage to survive through this horrible loss . Love from our family to yours.
The Boucher’s
So sad about your son.
Keeping your family in our thoughts. Joes kindness was contagious. That will continue in all of us ❤️
So sorry, Nancy I know the heartache as I lost my son. All my love and hugs to you. My prayers are with you.
So sorry, Nancy I know the heartache as I lost my son. All my love and hugs to you.
So very sorry for your loss, prayers sent.
Nancy and Family I am so sorry to hear of you precious sons passing.Sending prayers of comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss. “Spider-Man” will be missed.
I am so sorry to see this. What a tragedy! Know I am thinking of you, sending hugs, and prayers for you all. I didn’t know Joe but I do know he was immensely loved by his family! Stay strong.
Dearest Nancy, Lexi, and Family
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Joey. May you find comfort in knowing that your fond memories and precious love will always remain in your hearts and minds. My sincerest condolences are expressed to you and yours.
Deepest Sympathies ❣️
So sorry for your loss Nancy and lexi.
Dearest friends. He was a remarkable man son and helper to all who needed love
.heavens gates opened and the angels rejoiced at his arrival..love to all of you from our family..
So sorry for you loss, hugs and prayers!!
Nancy & Family:
My condolences.
Dennis
I am so sorry Nancy and Family for your loss.
My condolences to you Nancy and Lexi. May God wrap his loving arms around you at this time.
We are so sorry to hear of this unexpected loss.Our hearts goes out.Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh Nancy, my heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Know I’m here for you.
I’m so sorry for you loss, you’re in my thoughts.
Nancy, I’m so very sorry to hear about Joey’s passing. I never met him but I know he was loved by all the stories I heard from you. May you be able to find some peace with all the good memories. Sending my love.
Im so sorry for your loss! He was a great guy. Way too young!
Nancy and all of Joe’s family, you have our deepest sympathy my heart aches for you all. Hugs and prayers
So saddened by this loss. Joey was a great young man. Our deepest sympathy Nanci & Lexi during this difficult time. Keep your memories and the love Joey had for you close.
Sending my sympathy to Joe’s family and friends.
So very sorry, thinking of you all.
Nancy and Lex I am so sorry for your loss. I am always here for you both.
Love ya
R.I.P Joey
Nancy and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss Nanci and Lexi. Our sincerest condolences.
Trickle family
Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of this devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son/brother. He’s much too young. Im sorrh youre all dealing with this kind of devastation. May you all find some comfort in knowing so many ppl care and are thinking of you at this time. May Joe rest in peace.
I’m so very sorry for your loss
My condolences and deepest prayers go to the family!!! He was a great young man!!
Lex, Nancy, and family….
I am so so sorry for your loss. Joe meant so much to so many people. Everyone he knew knew what a big and kind heart he had. Sending all our love, thoughts, prayers, and condolences.
Nancy and Lexi, my heart aches so bad for you both! I have no words! Sending hugs and prayers!
We are still in complete shock! We spent s time getting to know Joe, he was such a sweet, kind man! We will cherish our memories with him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and Alexis, he spoke so highly of you both and loved you more than anything!! Take peace in knowing he is back with his dad and smiling down on you both!!
This is some of the saddest news .. Joey was a special young man ( and watching him grow up was a blessing) My Heart goes out to Nancy & Lexi and the Family.. A piece of my Heart was broken hearing this news … God Bless 💕💕
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts are with you all. Hugs
So very sorry for the families loss