Columbus, OH — Joe Figliulo, 77, died May 3, 2020. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for the past 11 months. Weakened by chemotherapy, he fell several times and broke his hip.

He was a longtime employee of Batavia Downs beginning in 1960 and continuing through 1994, working in the racing and mutuels departments.

He left the racetrack to work for the George W. Starling Horse Trucking Company (1995-2002).

Afterwards, he was the Racing Secretary at Scarborough Downs from 2003 until his retirement in 2013, creating the Joe Ricci Memorial Trot during his tenure.

Mr. Figliulo became a member of the American Harness Racing Secretaries, Inc. in 2009 and credited his mentors, Don D’Andrea and Peter Koch, with part of his success.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; and daughter, Jennifer.