Dr. Joseph Francis Migliarese, 88 of Stuart, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home.

Mr. Migliarese was born in Newark, NJ. He is a veteran and Purple Heart recipient, proudly serving in the US Army. He had been a resident of Stuart for twenty-five years, coming from NJ. He is a graduate of Susquehanna University and Rutgers University where he received three PhD's in Biochemistry, Physiology and Philosophy.

Prior to retirement he was a Former Vice President in Research & Development at Beecham, Inc., Clifton, NJ, Executive Director Colgate-Palmolive Company, NY, NY. He was also the President & Developer of Chemical Evaluations, Inc., NJ. After retirement, he became a consultant for Martin Memorial Medical Board.

He is survived by his children; Marc, Shirley, Pauli, Rosemary and Nicole; one sister Lucille; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and longtime companion Pamela Barton.

Services: The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Arrangements are entrusted to Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Stuart, FL.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.treasurecoastseawinds