Joseph Christopher Bashara Jr, age 55, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. He was born in Austin, Texas on the October 3, 1960. Joe had always been an entrepreneur, and was passionate about his family and spent many hours with them. He hunted and fished and enjoyed being on his pontoon. He was a very free spirited, giving, hardworking, respectful, and beautiful man. Many people will remember his endless smile, courage and unwillingness to give up. He always found a way.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Mara Bashara; his five children, Margaret Ritchie and her husband Alex, Joseph Bashara III, Nicholas Bashara, Heather Bashara, and Todd Bashara; his granddaughter, Allison Ritchie; his mother, Mytle Bashara; his sisters, Rose Karam and her husband Raymond, Laura Mery and her husband Michael; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a gathering of love ones and friends on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:00 am at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Austin Texas.