Melendez, Joseph M., 58, of Margate, passed away February 17, 2019. Joseph was born April 8, 1960 in Bronx, New York to Basilio and Amelia (Jimenez) Melendez. He is predeceased by his father, Basilio Melendez. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 12 years, Jody Koven Melendez, daughters, Milene Melendez, Ava Melendez, sons, Joey Melendez, Jesse Koven, Justin Koven, grandchildren, Karina Miranda, Camilo Miranda, mother, Amelia Melendez, three brothers, 4 sisters and several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 24, 2019, 1:00 - 2:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center where a Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00pm.