Joseph Lewis Cormier

Joseph “Joe” Lewis Cormier was born to Joseph and Marie (Stevens) Cormier in Santa Monica, California on February 25, 1937. He graduated from Junipero Serra High School in 1955. He married Patricia Schlemmer in 1957 and they promptly started their family. He was an extremely dedicated and hardworking husband and father.

Joe spent over 55 years as a lather and foreman, working on many buildings and skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles. He was incredibly proud of the work he did and often reminisced about the different jobs he completed. When he wasn't working, you would find him spending time with his family and many pets.

Joe was generous, skilled, and adventurous. He loved to travel, taking numerous pictures and videos along the way. He also loved boating, dirtbiking, riding motorcycles, and his 5 o’clock beer. He was always willing to pass his knowledge along to others and lend a helping hand. He lived a long, fulfilling life and was constantly surrounded with loving family and friends.

Joseph passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2026 in the comfort of his home in Tujunga, California at the age of 88. He is survived by two of his children, Anthony and Christina Cormier; his sisters, Patty Ketterer and Joyce Anderson; 7 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.