Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 8, 1950, the eldest of five children of Joseph F. and Patricia (Dailey) Robinson Ciarrocchi. Joe was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include Joe’s loving wife of 44 years, Deanna Jones and two daughters, Lauren (Dustin) Gardner and Alison (Bobby) Brown. Joe enjoyed nothing more than to spend time with his four grandchildren, Dylan and Peyton Brown, and Ellie and Daschel Gardner. Joe’s four siblings, Connie (Ron Smerigan) and Russ, Judy and Lee Robinson survive.
Joe was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and completed a tour of duty in Vietnam. A job change took Joe and family from Michigan to the Washington D.C. area in 1997. Joe and family lived in Clifton, VA for the next 20 years before Joe and Deanna both retired and moved to Virginia Beach, VA.
Joe loved playing and watching hockey (especially the Detroit Red Wings) and rooting for the University of Michigan football team. He loved fishing, puzzles, bird-watching and the water! One of his recent favorite things to do at the beach was to buy ice cream for his grandkids from the beach vendor. Since moving to Virginia Beach, Joe took up pickleball and enthusiastically tried to talk to anyone about it. Besides his wedding anniversary, Joe's favorite "holidays" were the Marine Corps birthday, St. Patrick's Day, and April Fool's Day.
Joe’s love for family and close friends, who he considered family, was his passion. His authentic spirit and genuine smile will always be remembered.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home on North Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org).
Family and friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com
