Giuseppe DI MAIO Obituary

Condolences to the family. He was one of Hamilton's colourful characters who had a strong moral compass and generous heart. He was a great friend.

Spaghetti Joe - Family of Late Gordon Heard remember him well and with love. Joe and our dad were good friend's in 1960's early 70's. Both owned Retail Store's in the same block in Murupara. Joe, a man larger than life it's self. A fine gentleman always dressed impeccably and very kind, with a new idea on how to make the world a more interesting place everyday. A real Entrepreneur's heart. Dad and Joe spent many hours leaning on their broom's out front of their store's after sweeping the path - a daily ritual, discussing life. As children we always thought it such great fun that our Dental Nurse from our school married this man we knew. Their romance was such fun gossip at school - small towns. Such fine people. Our condolences go to this great entrepreneurial man's family. May Joe rest in peace with our God.

Sending all our love and condolences to your whanau Joe for the loss of a wonderful father and Nono. May your tamariki and mokopuna find strength in the love you showered them with and the beautiful memories that you weaved throughout their lives. May you be wrapped in Gods eternal love and may you now be reunited with your loved ones who have passed before you. I hope you get to have a few games of Scopa and Tressette with Ottavio and Ugo and no table talk. RIP my dear friend arohanui from Jill and my girls Rosanna and Arihia

Joe we had many great times back when the boys were all at school together. Mario Giovanni Vincent and Jason were all great friends. Remember the soccer games etc Great times.
Vincent and Jason send their love
R I P. Joe.

A living treasure has been lost- a giant kauri has fallen. Joe loved people and loved Hamilton with passion- even when for many years council refused to understand his dream to give the community cafe culture in Garden Place and Hamilton,which we now take for granted.
Joe spent his own money putting forward community redevelopment of Garden Place in the 1990s. He called together all the cultural groups and layers of Hamilton society to try and put a token of their homes into Garden Place and make it vibrant. Joe never gave up fighting for a better Hamilton and a more inclusive society. Joe welcomed all people like a long lost friend, and was much loved by many.
His beloved Italian cafe Gelato Arlecchino in Garden Place was iconic- the only warm place in the centre of Hamilton for years with cappucino and slices of pizza with a warm Italian hug!
Giuseppe was the unofficial Italian ambassador of the Waikato and the man who welcomed everyone to Hamilton.

My condolences to the family, especially Gina whom I spent many happy times with in the house in Tamahere. Your old friend Gail Riddell (O'Connor)

Dear Family of Joe, I acknowledge the enthusiasm Joe showed in sharing his Italian culture with our community of Hamilton from the time we arrived in 1988, through to the time you made pasta and Italian classics at the Melville High School night classes over a decade ago. I personally enjoyed Joe's love of life and his generous nature, sense of humour, wellbeing and love of coffee.
These memories last forever.

Joe, your cheeky smile, your suave nature and your big, passionate, authentic heart, lit up the corridors at Hamilton City Council and beyond! This little Greek girl from Melbourne will never, ever forget you bursting into a Dean Martin song in those corridors and how you made my heart smile. Big Greek love and strength to your big, beautiful family. Amore. ❤❤❤❤

Thinking of Joes family at this sad time.Memories of when Joe worked in Murupara many years ago where my late aunt and uncle lived..And I enjoyed catchups with him in Hamilton..Rest easy with the angels Joe..Bless you all.Marilyn Barrett x

Dear Joe,
We have already missed you very much in Garden Place. You just were a special person, our family admired you for so many years. I can still think of you walking around the area, and remember your cafe and coffee shop. You are the best remembered and respected citizen from our centre city area. We do send our sincere symathy to your family. Our city knew you so well, and will miss you forever. Ruth King

My condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

What a sad time for you all an absolute wonderfull man you were joe I loved working for you joe in garden place and centre place your red wine and pizza went down well the odd visit south thinking of you all love Teresa And Russell Bartrum xxxooo

Mr Joe, such sad news of the passing of a great man, i remember a few times i would be in your shop during school times and you would always make sure i was okay, i was the little croatian girl that was a huge fan of you and your constant happniess and your genuine caring nature. Thank you Mr Joe for listening to a very troubled young person xxxx you will be missed

dearest joe how i will miss you. you can rest now. the past two years have been eventful with you . i have many special moments. to family you are all amazing, you were joes world. thank you so much for sharing him with us. love to you all xx

Fond memories of the best coffee and pizza in the country, and the best banter to go with it - a fabulous man, we last chatted to you on the plane to Wellington off to see your daughter, sincere condolences to the family, John and Jenny McPeake