Joey, Joe, Dad, DJ Joe, Coach D, and Papi. This is how we knew him and this is how we will remember him. He was a self-made man, always carving out his own path in life and as he would often like to say, he did it “My Way.”
Joe graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy, NY in 1972. He received his Associates Degree from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. He worked for Prudential and Sysco Foods in Troy, NY, before moving to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1995. He continued his career in the food industry with Sysco and Davinci Foods before pursuing his music business full-time.
Joe had three big loves throughout his life. Music, Sports and Family.
“DJ Joe” was passionate about music from a young age. He played the keyboard and sang in the band, Three’s Company. He even had groupies! Joe shared his love for music all throughout his life, always quick with a smile to play your favorite request. He was the owner of Myrtle Beach DJ’s, bringing music, love, laughter and a whole lot of dancing to weddings, birthdays, parties, holidays and of course, his famous “pool parties” up and down the Grand Strand of South Carolina.
“Coach D” loved his New York Yankees, no doubt about that. From collecting baseball cards throughout his whole life to naming his son after Mickey Mantle, he was a true blue fan to the end. His love for sports extended beyond the blue and white pinstripes. He coached thousands of kids in baseball, basketball, and soccer and we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge all of the times he embarrassed his own kids and grandkids from the sidelines over the years.
At the end of the day, being with his family is where “Dad and Papi” hung his hat. From crazy family vacations in an RV, to Beach Boy concerts, WWF matches and Disney trips, to swimming with his grandkids in the pool, he did it all for those he loved the most. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Angela (Camprone) and together they created a warm, welcoming, and loving home.
Joe is also survived by his parents, Joseph George Durivage, Sr. and Patricia Durivage (Esposito) of Troy, NY;
daughter Jessica Kerridge (husband, Carl) of Myrtle Beach, SC; son Mickey Durivage, wife, Maribeth (Ramos) of Sloatsburg, NY; step-sons John Carroll of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Christopher Carroll (predeceased);
Daughter Danielle Durivage of Conway, SC; blessed joys of his life, granddaughter LeeAnn Tiffany and his grandsons Brandon Johnson and Ellis Kerridge; brothers Ronald Durivage, wife, Gayle (Coleman) of Troy, NY; Kenneth Durivage, wife, Rose (Barba); Robert Durivage, wife, Diane (Lang) and sisters Marie Schongar, husband, Michael, and Susan O’Connell, husband, Thomas, of Troy, NY; brother-in-law Michael Camprone, wife, Patricia (Ryan) and Anthony Camprone, wife, Sheri (McGuirk) of Troy, NY; sister-in-law Gina Vincent (husband, Robert) of Hollis, Maine; and more uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to count.
Our love for Joe will live on in our hearts forever.
On behalf of our family, we would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and caregivers that have been a part of Joe’s journey to the very end. Your kindness, encouragement, support and sincere concern made all the difference.
A private Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held by his family. A future Celebration of Life will be held in Troy, NY.
The Family requests that memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to: McLeod Hospice (link to website) and to North Myrtle Beach Youth Sports programs (link to website).
A guestbook is available at www.lfhomeandcrematory.com
Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle is serving the family.
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