JOSEPH MACCANICO, 87, of SPRING LAKE, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at the Shorrock Gardens Care Center, Brick. He had worked as a leather cutter for McGregor Sportswear, United Sheep Lined and Robert Lewis until retiring. Mr. Maccanico was a veteran of WW II, serving in Europe. He extended his military service, serving as secretary to the Adjutant, stationed in Germany. A graduate of Neptune High School. Joe loved music, especially opera and symphony. He was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Concetta Rici Maccanico and by his siblings, Susie Scannapieco, Nick Maccanico, Helen Chidnese and Americo Maccanico. Surviving are three sisters, Celeste DeCapua and her husband, Frank, of Neptune, Rose Norris of Brick Township and Viola Elgrim of San Jose, CA. He is also survived by his best friends, Al Biondi and Robert Zoino and his family and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, June 20th at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Asbury Avenue at Pine Street, Asbury Park with interment following at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Neptune. Friends were invited to call at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 805 Pine St., Asbury Park, N. J. 07712 would be appreciated.