Joseph Anthony Bilodeau died unexpectedly on August 9, 2019 from natural causes. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend and will be greatly missed. Joe was born on February 3, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was the oldest of five children and from a young age, took that role very seriously and always tried to make life easier for his younger brothers and sister. When the family moved to Hockessin, Delaware, he made friends quickly and enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. He chose the position of catcher to emulate his hero, Johnny Bench. While in Delaware the entire family enjoyed being a short distance from grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. That period also marked the beginning of his love of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was thrilled when the Eagles finally won a Super Bowl in 2018. The family relocated to North Carolina Joe’s junior year of high school and subsequently relocated to Raleigh, NC for his senior year of high school. Joe made the best of the move and immersed himself in his new state. He graduated from Sanderson High School and attended NC State and community college before embarking in his career as a Quality Engineer.
Known for his huge heart and generous nature, if Joe called you friend, he was always there for you. His closest circle of friends, known as the Lodge Brothers of the FOGP, gathered for weekly poker games at his house.
Joe loved nature and spent as much time as he could hiking and fishing. He generally out-fished anyone he was with, but always made you feel like your catch was the best one. Joe was most at home fly fishing for trout and loved his trips to the North Carolina mountains with friends, family and especially his beloved step-grandson Cam. He also cherished trips with his friend Dan to National Parks across the nation.
He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Jean Bilodeau. He is survived by his brothers Tom Bilodeau and his wife Elaine, nephew Justin and nieces Jennifer and Lindsey, Rob Bilodeau and niece Layla, Andy Bilodeau and his wife Julie and niece Davis Ann, and his sister Janine Powell and her husband Sterling. He is also survived by his step-grandson, Cameron Vodde and leaves behind cherished friend, Tracy Haye.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joe’s honor to: NC Council of Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 2351, Brevard, NC 28712 or Wake County SPCA, 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
An informal gathering of friends and memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Beaver Dam at Falls Lake Shelter # 26. Attendees are encouraged to carpool.
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