Joseph Eugene Hydo, 86 of Peoria, AZ died June 7th, 2014 in Surprise, AZ. He was born November 20, 1927 in Perth Amboy, NJ to Joseph and Johanna Hydo. He served in the US Navy from September 12, 1945 to October 29, 1947 as a Quarter Master Seaman. He was a New Jersey state trooper for 25 years. He was an accomplished marathon runner and avid bowler. Surviving him are his wife, Gloria Hydo; daughters Susan Bly, Nancy Wilborn; sister Patricia Ziro; and 3 grandchildren: Alex, Emily, and Ian Wilborn. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister Eleanor Geleta. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ. In honor of Joseph Hydo, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.