Born in San Jose, CA in 1926 he passed peacefully from this life on September 7, 2016. He was a wonderful husband and father and is survived by his loving wife Debbie, his 3 children, grandson, sister-in-law, nephews and cousins. When he was 17, he enlisited in the Navy and served his country in WWII. Joe owned many businesses in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. He loved his family, friends, his dogs, golfing and making people laugh. He will be missed by many.