Joseph "Joe" W. Zappa, age 58 of Glen Carbon, IL, formerly of Collinsville, born August 3, 1960 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Kindred Hospital St. Anthony's in St. Louis, MO.

Joe graduated from Springfield Lanphier High School where he played baseball and American Legion baseball as well as football.  After high school, his love for baseball led him to umpire for over 10 years. He was an EPA inspector for the State of Illinois for over 15 years.  He served in the Illinois Air Guard and National Guard and was activated to Operation Desert Storm.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, VFW #5691 and American Legion #365, both in Collinsville, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Zappa, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Zappa, whom he married August 9, 2014; his mother, Mary Jane (nee Gobble) Zappa of Springfield, IL; two daughters:  Jamie (Gregory) Rolando of St. Louis, MO and Lorenzzi Zappa of Collinsville, IL; two grandchildren:  Anthony and Brandon; two brothers:  Leo (Susan) Zappa, Jr. of Springfield, IL and Nicholas Zappa of Collinsville, IL.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Maryville, 7110 State Route 162, Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will be at 12 noon with Rev. Dr. Nate Bock officiating.  Graveside service with military honors will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO with Rev. Paul Byrd officiating.

Memorials may be made to ALS or First Baptist Church of Maryville and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to the funeral home.