Joe B. Matranga, Jr. was born to Joseph Matranga and Lou Bell (Richardson) Matranga on June 11, 1928 in Houston, TX. He lived his whole life in Houston where he worked for Southwestern Bell for 42 years. While serving in the US Air Force he discovered a love for flying and airplanes. He believed in living life to its fullest and loved running, traveling and was always quick with a joke. He volunteered at the Houston Northwest Medical Center for almost 20 years. Mostly importantly, Joe will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Gisela S. Matranga, daughter Cheryl Ridgeway, stepdaughters Christine Ledet and Jeanette Rhinehart, grandson Christopher Ridgeway and granddaughters Leeanna Seidler and Chantilly Delgado.