Sulfrian, Joachim A., 85, of Seminole, passed away on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. He will be missed, and remembered by his loving family. He was born to Gerald and Herta Sulfrian in New Brunswick, NJ in 1933. He married his best friend and love of his life; Jeanne Marple Sulfrian. They were married during the Christmas season. Together they had two children; Lesley and Joachim Jr.
Joachim was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Air Force and was a member of the 321st Bombardment in the Strategic Air Command. He graduated from the Stevens Institute with a Master’s degree in Engineering. Following his career in the Air Force, he worked for JC Penney as a distribution manager. Joachim was passionate about model trains, his family and traveling with his wife. Together they traveled all over the world. They enjoyed the beach and cruises.
Joachim is preceded in death by his parents; Gerald and Herta Sulfrian, and his loving wife of over 50 years; Jeanne Sulfrian. He is survived by his children; Lesley Sulfrian Soltys (Daniel) and Joachim Sulfrian Jr., grandchildren; Kimberly Soltys, Daniel Soltys Jr., Tori-Jean Deluca, and Melissa Nelson, great-grandchildren; Anthony, Ezrionna and Keizer. He is also survived by his siblings; Karen Powers, Richard Sulfrian, and Charles Sulfrian. He was loved by all.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 29th, 2019 from 1:30-2pm at Serenity Funeral Home, Largo, FL. A funeral service with military honors will begin at 2pm. Burial will take place at a later date at Sarasota National Cemetery.
