Joseph August Bascio

Joseph Bascio Joseph August Bascio, 93, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2024.

On August 26, 1930, Joe was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jiuseppe and Rosaria (Luppino) Bascio, who both immigrated from Sicily. Joe spent most of his life in the Kansas City, Missouri, area where he owned and operated several restaurants and bars. When he retired, he moved to Lucerne, Missouri. About four years ago, Joe moved to Columbia, Missouri, to live with his daughter and son-in-law.

Joe always enjoyed life, whether at dinner, a party, or just talking to people he met, he always had a story to tell. He loved visiting with his family and old friends and was always making new friends. Joe will be greatly missed.

Joe Bascio is survived by a daughter, Theresa Musket and husband Paul of Columbia, Missouri, and a son, David Bascio and wife Paula of Hurdland, Missouri. Joe’s surviving grandchildren are Kimberly Musket, Michael Musket and wife Ana, Blair Bascio, Sarah Kirfman and husband Fred, Emily Bascio, and Daniel Bascio. Joe is also survived by 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Annette LaRosa; brother and sisterin-laws Anita Stark, Gary Stark and wife Carolyn, and Sandy Ross and husband Jerry; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by spouses, Norma Bascio and Phyllis Bascio; a sister, Catherine Indelicato and husband Jasper; and brothers-in-law, Joseph LaRosa, Donald Stark, and Dale Stark.

Services for Joseph Bascio will be Saturday, March 2nd. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Playle & Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, Missouri 63565. A graveside service will start at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the Lucerne Cemetery on Cemetery Road in Lucerne, Missouri 64655. A gathering with light snacks will be held immediately following the graveside service at the Lucerne Christian Church, 100 East Main Street, Lucerne, Missouri 64655.

Memorials in Joe’s name can be made directly to the American Heart Association or entrusted to the Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27th Street, Unionville, Missouri 63565