Joseph Iovino, Retired Chair of White Plains Bus, Has Died

Local 100’s School Bus Division Officers and Members are mourning the death to natural causes of former White Plains Bus Section Chair Joe Iovino. He was 87, and according to the family, passed away peacefully at his home in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Joe was born on June 11, 1932 in New York City to the late Lena and Peter Iovino.  He served his country as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army, 7th Infantry Division and fought in the Korean War from 1951-1953.

Joe worked for many years as a School Bus Driver for White Plains Bus, and served as the elected Section Chair there for 13 years, from 1997 to 2010. Local 100 President Tony Utano said: “Joe led a life of service, first to his country in the Korean War, then as a School Bus Driver in his community, and then once again for his brothers and sisters as the long time elected chair at White Plains Bus.  He was respected throughout TWU, and he will be sorely missed.  May he Rest in Peace.”

He is survived by his wife of 34 years Nikki, sons Peter of Henderson, NV, Joseph Jr. of Elmwood Park, NJ and Christopher of the Bronx, a sister, Connie of Woodbury, NY, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.