He was born October 30, 1935, in St. Marys, son of the late John W. and Florentina Foster Anzinger.  Joseph was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, Class of 1953.  He was a retired employee of the Keystone Carbon Company, retiring in 1997 after 42 years of service.

On June 26, 1965, in St. Joseph’s Church in Force, Joseph married Rita I. Gralak, who survives.  He is also survived by his daughter, Cathy M. Watkins (Bernie) of Myersville, MD; and his son, John W. Anzinger (Teresa) of Myersville, MD; and by his granddaughter, Amber Watkins.  Joseph is also fondly remembered by Tyler, Megan, Kai, and Koa.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by seven sisters: Jane Shine, Rita Miller, Agatha Wilson, Colette Westover, Theresea Bonfardine, Martha Kennedy, and Celine Lundy; and by four brothers: Herman, John, William, and Quintin Anzinger.  He was the last member of his immediate family.