Joseph Steven Adamitis, 63 of Syracuse, NY peacefully passed away at St. Josephs hospital on January 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born and raised in Scranton, PA, the oldest of four children, of Joseph "JD" and Ilene Adamitis. He graduated from Mid-Valley High School, where he excelled at both football and basketball. While he concurrently attended Johnson Vocational Technical School where he learned the trade of masonry. Joe was a member of the Local Bricklayers and Allied C #2-NY for over thirty five years. As a Bricker Layer Foreman, Joe left his mark through the construction of numerous block and brick buildings in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and New York. Joe is survived by his Mother, Ilene Adamitis, his wife of thirty-three years, the former Catherine A. Puchalski, as well as three sons, Anthony, Daniel, and Steven, Sister Christine (Christopher) Philips, Sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Thomas) Pasternak, along with several nieces and nephews. Joe is predeceased by both sets of Kissel and Adamitis grandparents, his Dad Joseph "JD" Adamitis, his Brother David and his sister Kathleen. His In-Laws Catherine and Ronald Puchalski, his Nephews David Adamitis, Jr and James Pasternak. Joe was an outdoorsman known for his love of fishing and hunting, with Lake Lorain, PA being his favor destination. His favorite motivational comment was "day lights burning". His ideas of right and wrong guided his strong opinions which he never ceased to offer. He was an avid football fan who loved watching is his favorite team Penn State. He was always found in the company of his sons. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St Julianas Catholic Church, 117 Rock Lake Drive, Pleasant Mount, PA. Friends may call prior to the Mass between 10:00 and 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery in the spring. Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY. SERVICES Calling Hours Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM St. Juliana's Catholic Church 117 Rock Lake Dr. Pleasant Mount, PA 18453 Mass Wednesday, February 2, 2022 11:00 AM St. Juliana's Catholic Church 117 Rock Lake Dr. Pleasant Mount, PA 18453