Joseph Peter Sepranzella, Jr.

Joseph Peter Sepranzella, Jr., 87, of Hampstead, MD, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at his home. Born on July 6, 1938, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph Peter Speranzella and Mary Terzano Speranzella. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Loretta Elizabeth Hare Speranzella.

Joseph worked as a designer for Baltimore Gas and Electric. Years ago, he was a drummer in a band. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and listening to music. He especially loved his Labrador Retrievers.

Surviving him in addition to his wife is a niece: Susan Johns, and nephew: Robert Johns and wife Jane Johns. He is also survived by extended family.

Joseph was predeceased by his siblings and their spouses: Alverta C. Ryan and husband Joseph E. Ryan, Michael J. Sepranzella and wife Ronni Sepranzella, Carmella A. Marchesi and husband Eugene Marchesi, Delores Maria Crusse and husband Henry Crusse, Jr., and Lucy Cook and husband Leo Cook.

Funeral services and interment is private.

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., Manchester, MD.