Beloved husband of Nadia; adored father of Joe (Judy) Lynch, Tom (Carolyne) Lynch, Dan (Susan) Lynch, and Marty (Stacie) Lynch; proud grandpa of Jack, Kevin (Larissa), Sloane, Reece, Blayne, Danny, Katie, Jessie, Stephanie, Jonathan, and Elizabeth; dear son of the late Joseph Samuel Lynch and the late Rose Lynch-Corsi.
Joe was born on May 14, 1937 in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical engineering. Joe was an accomplished sailor, fisherman and hunter, and a model train enthusiast. He was a weekend scientist, a wine maker, a devoted Catholic, and enjoyed spending time at their home in Florida. First and foremost in his life was his family and his grandchildren. He leaves behind an outstanding legacy of leadership, which will continue to be shown and carried on by his sons.
The family will greet friends from 3:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd., Clinton Twp., Michigan. Funeral Mass will take place at 9:30am on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Heights, Michigan. In State from 9:00am until time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions in Joe's honor be directed to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
In accordance with the government mandate, please practice social distancing and wear a mask at the funeral home and at church.
Fond memories and condolences may be offered to the family via the online guestbook at www.ResurrectionFH.com
