He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years, Bobbi Schneider Vass.
Joe is survived by his nieces, Cindy Murphy (Grayson) of Hanover, VA. and Sandra Rosner (Steve) of Tampa, FL., and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Joe served in the Army, the Navy and the Marines, but his heart was with the Marine Corps. After his military career he worked many business ventures and was still working for Capital Police.
The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6 pm, Wednesday, November 18 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, November 19 at 12 pm. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank Capital Police and the James M. Slay Detatchment 329 Marine Corps League for all of their kindness and offerings of help during this time.
