Joe Panzica was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. He is married and has three children. Joe started a business in New York City selling, servicing and repairing printing equipment in the Tri-state area. He operated that business for 14 years. Joe then established a small printing company in Hoboken, New Jersey. After eight years, he moved the business to Monroe, New York. He continued to operate the business out of Monroe for fourteen years. At that time, Joe retired and moved to Manahawkin, NJ. He resided in Manahawkin for six years. Joe now says "I live in one of the nicest communities in Barnegat New Jersey, The “Mirage.”