On February 28, 2018 of Coos Bay, OR formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ. He was the father of Joseph of Maple Shade, Michael of Greeley, CO, Thomas (Mia) of Medford and James of Cherry Hill. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Joe retired from New Jersey Bell Telephone Co. and traveled the country in his beloved RV. He was an avid ham radio operator and served with the Coos Bay Sheriff Department as a search and rescue radio specialist. His funeral will be private a with a memorial service being held at a later date.