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Hornell, New York<\/p>\nHornell, New York<\/p>\n
Joseph C. \u201cMuzzy\u201d DiCosimo, 92 of Hornell, NY passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. James Hospital surrounded by people who loved him.<\/p>\n
Muzzy was the youngest child of Augusto and Mary (Catania) DiCosimo and the brother of Augie DiCosimo (Darlene), Tony DiCosimo (Gert), Nuncio \u201cBute\u201d DiCosimo (Mary), Jenny Zarvis (George), Margaret Stevens (Art) and Marion Capo (Frank) all who predeceased him. Muzzy was also predeceased by his mother- and father-in-law, Antonio and Carmella Colomaio and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Maggie and Tony Montemarano, Harold Robbins, Peter and Betty Colomaio, Matt and Mary Colomaio and Ezio Fiacco.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosie (Colomaio) DiCosimo; son, Joseph DiCosimo and his wife Elizabeth; and the granddaughter he adored, Adriana; as well as sisters-in-law Helen Robbins and Mary Fiacco; many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Johnny.<\/p>\n
Muzzy was a 1952 graduate of Hornell High School and a member of the United States Army, serving as a prison guard in Dachau, Germany during the Korean War.\u00a0 During his time in the Army he attained the rank of Corporal and received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal as well as being an Army sharpshooter.\u00a0 Upon his honorable discharge in 1955, Muzzy moved to Los Angeles, California where he became a Master Barber, a trade he would practice for nearly 70 years.<\/p>\n
In addition to barbering, Muzzy and his brother Nuncio \u201cBute\u201d owned and operated Margaret\u2019s Grocery Store, serving the east side of Hornell from 1965-1988.\u00a0 Generations of kids spent countless hours at Margaret\u2019s drinking Coke out of glass bottles and buying candy with their pennies.\u00a0 Upon Bute\u2019s retirement in 1988, Muzzy returned to barbering, opening Muzzy\u2019s Barbershop in Hornell.\u00a0 He retired in 2024 at age 92.<\/p>\n
Muzzy loved nothing more than a game of Craps at a casino, NFL football and a \u201cgood dish of spaghetti.\u201d\u00a0 He was a devout Catholic who was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and attended St. Ann\u2019s Church.\u00a0 He remained faithful through all of his challenges.<\/p>\n
The family of Joseph C. \u201cMuzzy\u201d DiCosimo will receive friends on Friday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, NY.\u00a0 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Ann\u2019s Church, Erie Avenue, Hornell, NY.\u00a0 \u00a0Burial will be in the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.<\/p>\n
Muzzy\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to St. Jude Children\u2019s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN\u00a0 38105.\u00a0 Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.<\/p>\n
In recognition of Muzzy\u2019s service to his country as a member of the US Army, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.<\/p>\n
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n
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