Joseph John Lanotte age 75 passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.  Born July 4, 1948, in New York, New York.  He operated Sebastian Jewelers in Westerville for over 20 years.  He was an AAA baseball pitcher, and his favorite team was the New York Yankees, his favorite football team was Notre Dame. Loved his family; fishing with his sons, family dinners every Tuesday, he always attended any sporting events his children were involved in.  He was a great father, great son, and a great brother.  His favorite tv show and movies were Star Trek, enjoyed the Beatles and Frank Sinatra, enjoyed cruising in his MR2 Spyder, and his favorite food was New York Pizza.  His favorite trip was to North Carolina, chartering a boat and catching Marlin.  Survived by sons Adam and Joseph Lanotte. Friends may call Monday, August 7, 2023, 5-7 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave.  Funeral mass Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 10:30 AM St. Pius X Catholic Church 1051 Waggoner Rd. Father Patrick Watikha celebrant.  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.