LP Gas Hall of Fame Inductee – Class of 2026
You could trace part of the history of the propane industry through the career of Joe Armentano.
Graduating from Fordham University in 1976, Armentano operated a small industrial gas business in Mount Vernon, New York, founded by his father, Pat Armentano. In 1979, Paraco, making its first acquisition, evolved into one of the most recognizable retailers in the industry under Joe’s leadership. Throughout five decades, he built the company, forging a commitment to professional management, community service and the propane industry.
Today, Paraco is the largest independent propane retailer in the Northeast, with more than 500 employees across 28 locations. The company has acquired more than 60 businesses and now serves over 110,000 customers.
Joe’s commitment to the propane industry runs deep. He served as president of the New York Propane Gas Association, a member of the NPGA board and chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), championing investment in research, development and product commercialization.
Joe has a history of philanthropy, serving on many not-for-profit boards.