October 23, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan.
Joe was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War! Everywhere he went he would proudly wear his veteran's hat. He was, also, an avid motorcycle and RV enthusiast. Every chance he got he and his loving wife, Lorie, would be off to different locations with friends on their motorcycle.
He proudly served the Sarasota School System in the maintenance department for many years ending with his retirement.
Joe and Lorie spent most of their retirement years in Cleveland, Georgia. They settled in the community of Elkmont where they made many lifelong friends. They had a small cabin nestled in foothills of Georgia. It is a very close-knit community and Joe and Lorie was proud to be a part of it!! After the passing of Lorie, Joe moved in with his brother, Stan, in Sarasota, Florida. Because of his declining health, he was unable to do the things he loved to do.
He is survived by his loving brother, Stan, step-children, Ed (Ella), Angie (Wayne), and Richard, his daughter, Gina (and her daughter, Gia), as well as many step-grandchildren and cousins (in Michigan)! He is also survived by the many friends that he made in Sarasota, Florida, and Cleveland, Georgia! He is also survived by his dog , Ko Ko, who was his companion and protector!!
He will be missed!!!
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorie, and his parents , Sam and Cornelia Tombrella.
Funeral Service Pending
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