Joseph E. Cincotta

Joseph E. Cincotta1981 - 2026AgawamAgawam- Joseph Emanuel Cincotta, 44, beloved youngest son of Stephen R. Cincotta, Sr. and Mary A. (DeMarco) Cincotta, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and caregiver. Joseph is survived by his parents, his older brother Stephen Cincotta, Jr. (Pamela), his older sister Gina Baldyga (James), and nieces and nephews: Cecelia and Henry Baldyga, and William, Sophia, and Josuha Cincotta. Joseph also leaves his loving caregiver and best friend of over 20 years, Jennifer Holloway.Joseph is predeceased by his grandparents, Manuel and Tina Cincotta, and Joseph and Alice DeMarco, as well as his Uncle Manuel Cincotta.Joseph lived his life with the challenges of Angelman Syndrome (AS), limiting his mobility and ability to communicate. However, individuals with AS are blessed with a natural predisposition to happiness, and Joe's easy smile and contagious laughter lit up every room he was in. His ability to love suffered no limitations, and he communicated that love with his beautiful blue eyes and his extra-strength hugs. He was a blessing and light in our lives and will be tremendously missed.We would like to thank all those who shared in Joe's care over the years, including our family, Jennifer, the staff at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, and the staff at Baroco, as well as many medical professionals throughout his life. Joe was currently participating in the Angelman Syndrome Natural History Study under the direction of Dr. Wen-Hann Tan at Boston Children's Hospital. Later in life, Joe and his family found Dr. Ronald Thibert, Director of AS Clinic at Mass General Brigham. Both of these doctors provided thoughtful guidance and shared their AS expertise with kindness.Calling hours will take place from 4-7 PM on Thursday March 19th at Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation, 985 Main Street, Agawam. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home at 10 AM on Friday March 20th, followed by a funeral mass offered up at 11 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main Street, Agawam.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in the memory of Joseph to Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 3015 E. New York Street, Suite A2#285, Aurora, Illinois 60504 or online at www.angelman.org. Envelopes and application forms will be provided at the funeral home.www.forastiere.com