Joel Marc Thaw, 75, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on December 12, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey. He married Janis Weinberger on December 17, 1974.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, after the Army he volunteered for Vista. Joel had a career in the automotive industry in finance and insurance. After retirement, he volunteered at Orange County Public School teaching Juniors and Seniors Finance business. He was also a guardian and a realtor after retirement. Joel had a passion for traveling and spending time with his family, playing pool with his grandsons or watching them play soccer. He also loved the New York Yankees, Miami Dolphins, UCF and the Orlando Magic.
Joel is survived by his wonderful wife, Janis; daughter, Jaimie Lawrence and grandsons, Aden and Kai.
Celebration of life is to be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, starting at 12:00pm at Baldwin Fairchild, Oviedo Chapel, 501 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, Florida 32765