Joseph Frank Pennoni Sr.

Joe is preceeded in death by his father, Frank Pennoni. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Pennoni; 6 children, Brandy Pennoni, Joseph Jr. (Juliet) Pennoni, Pamela Pennoni, Jael O'Hare, Dylan O'Hare and Jesse (Dina) Pennoni; 6 grandchildren, Brooke, Chrissie, Caitlyn, Bayley, Sierra and Chloe; 1 great grandchild, Dillon and 6 brothers, Marty Pennoni, Larry Pennoni, Mike Pennoni, Rob Pennoni, Frank Pennoni and James Pennoni.

From a young age, Joe was always a high energy person who was said to march to the beat of his own drum. He was the Valedictorian of his 1974 graduating class at Sexton High School. He played football and wrestled while at Sexton.

Joe began working at General Motors in 1978. He spent 30 years working as a Millwright before retiring in 2008. Since retiring, he has been the owner/operator of Rapid Tree Removal. He was the hardest working person any of us ever knew.

A generous man with a huge heart, he dedicated his whole life to his children and helping his mother. His children were his proudest achievement in life. In his spare time he enjoyed reading and spending time with his children. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation at Gorsline Runciman East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Saturday from 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. Share memories at www.greastlansing.com