Joseph A. Verdi, 83, of Columbus, Ga., died Monday, Oct. 8, 2009 at Spring Harbor Retirement Center in Columbus.Mr. Verdi was born March 13, 1926 in Pennsylvania and had moved to Sebastian in 1975 from Philadelphia, before moving to Columbus. He worked as an aircraft machinist and was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of VFW Post #10210 and Saint Sebastian Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 63 years Adeline “Chic” D. Verdi of Columbus; daughter Kathleen Verdi of Sebastian; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several great great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by a son Joseph Michael Verdi; sister Matilda Poulos and brother Adolf Verdi.Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Columbus. Interment will take place at Sebastian Cemetery at a later date.Local arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php
