He graduation from Belleville West, MO. He was married to Cynthia Mae Colvin on June 1, 2000. Joe worked at the Pinellas County Schools for 21 years as a "Production Control Analyst" and a passion for Motorcycles, Camping, Scuba Diving.
He was survived by his Wife -Cynthia M. Kavanaugh, 3 (Stepchildren) Gary B., Tammie B., and Teresa B 6 Grandchildren - Tyler M., Isiah N., Isabella M., Joey C., Sarina M., and Christian A., 1 Great Granddaughter Evelyn M., Brother Kevin B. Kavanaugh, Sister Patricia G. McGraith, Sister Rita J. Huntoon