Joseph (Joe) Michael Niemiec, 71 of Waldorf, MD passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 15th, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Imy, his daughter Tara Dickens, his brother Wayne (Bernadette) Niemiec, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Penelope and Joseph Sr, sister Deborah Hirt, and son-in-law, Jason Dickens.
Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 30, 1950. He attended St. Vincent's College in Latrobe, PA where he received a BA in Political Science before enlisting in the US Army. He served from 1974 to 1977 and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany where he met and married his wife Imy. After serving, he returned to the states and worked for Naval Intelligence as a merchant ship analyst until he retired in 2009.
He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8810 and AMVETS Post 13 in Waldorf, MD. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 227 in Brandywine, MD and the Moose Lodge 1709 in White Plains, MD. He enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, guns, gambling (especially poker), and trips to Las Vegas.
A visitation for Joseph will be held Monday, August 29, 2022 from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at Huntt Funeral Home, 3035 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. A funeral service will occur Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:45 AM, 3035 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, Maryland 20601. A burial will occur Monday, August 29, 2022 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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