Freni, Joseph E.– on July 28, 2021, age 84, of Locust Valley, NY. Beloved husband of Shirley for 42 happy years. Loving Father of Danielle Beaton (Josh), and Rachel. Also survived by four sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many dear (great) nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his faithful sidekick and grandpup Luca whom Joe requested be named after a Godfather character. He spent the last two decades enjoying retirement following a long career in printed circuit board manufacturing, first at General Instrument and later as a Director of Engineering at Photocircuits in Glen Cove. Joe was born and raised in Manhattan before starting his own family on Long Island. He graduated from high school at the early age of 16, received his bachelor’s degree, master's and MBA from Adelphi University. A science nerd at heart, Joe was a competitive online gamer before it was trendy and nurtured this hobby into his 80s. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St., Oyster Bay, NY, Sunday 1-3 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. Prayer service Sunday 6:00 p.m. at Oyster Bay Funeral Home. Interment is private. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com