Giuseppe Ancona, 80, of Orange, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family that he loved and cherished very much Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1941 in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, and was the son of the late Luigi Ancona and Antonina Conforta Ancona. He was married to the late Betty Vancaneghem Ancona.

He was the proprietor of Concrete Pottery in Rochelle, VA.

He is survived by his son Louis Ancona of Bowling Green, KY, daughters Betty Miller and husband Kurt of Gordonsville, Jennifer Lyons and husband Ben of Columbia and Susan Brooking and husband Bob of Barboursville, sister Gaetana Ganci and husband Jack of Lake Worth, FL, grandchildren Amanda Lyons, Benny Lyons, Michael Lyons, Sidney Lyons, Connor Brooking, Nathan Brooking and Nicholas Ancona.

A graveside service will be held on 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Graham Cemetery in Orange, VA. Officiated by family friend Julia Shifflett.