Atkinson, NH: Joseph "Vito" Pagliarulo 78, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Exeter Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born March 18, 1944, in Medford, Massachusetts, son to the late Michael and Rose (Scali) Pagliarulo. He was raised and educated in Somerville, Massachusetts and went on to further his education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He landed his dream job as a high-tech headhunter for tech companies and worked for many prestigious businesses before retirement.

Joe enjoyed boating and RV-ing with friends and family to his favorite places; Isle of Sholes, Nantucket, Myrtle Beach, and York Beach to name a few. In his younger years he enjoyed farm life, his horses and loved his Bullmastiff dogs. Above all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of five years, Melanie Shepard of Atkinson; son, Joseph Vito Pagliarulo Jr., and his wife, Susan of Flower Branch, GA; three daughters, Annette King and her husband, Robert of Gainesville, GA, Rebecca Milone and her husband, John of East Kingston, NH and Ann Pelosi and her husband, Jamie of Madison, NH; five grandchildren, Raeanne, Stephen, Samantha, LindaRose and Hudson; two great-grandchildren, Calliope and Isaac; sister, Lucille Dadmun and her husband, Thomas of Grafton, NH.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joe's Life Celebration to be held on ­­­­­Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 4:00-7:00pm at Michael's Harborside, 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport, MA. The family requests that memorial donations be made in Joe's name to The Atkinson Elder Services, 19 Academy Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811.To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit brooksidechapelfh.com.