Joe Yonto (August 2, 1925 – August 4, 2008) was an American football player and coach, serving most of his career at the University of Notre Dame. He served under three national championship coaches (Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz) during his career. Yonto spent three more years as a special assistant to athletic director Dick Rosenthal from 1988 to 1989 through 1990–91. After his retirement, Yonto represented the University and athletics department at a variety of events.