Joseph Thomas Missimo, age 82 of Bedford, TX, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Walter and Mary Missimo. He married Pearl Suzanne Tapsell on December 29, 1956. They were married for nearly 56 years before her death on May 22, 2012, and loved her past his final days. Joseph was a flight dispatcher at American Airlines for 46 years until retiring in 1996. Joseph was a father to 8 children, Donna, Denise, Daniel, Darlene, David, Dean, Dominique, and Derek, and diligently raised them into adulthood and beyond. His wife and children were Joseph’s passion, and devoted his adult years to ensuring their love, care, and success. Anyone who knew Joseph remembered him for his witty humor, infectious personality, and devotion to his family and friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Walter, his mother, Mary, his wife Pearl, his son Daniel, and his sister Joann. He is survived by his 7 children, Donna, Denise, Darlene, David, Dean, Dominique, and Derek, his 14 grandchildren, Donnie, Christopher, Zachary, Cole, Shane, Ariana, Ashlynn, Pierce, Brandon, Jordan, Gabriella, Alexis, Grant, and Colin, and his older brother Eddie.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Foust and Son Funeral Home. This is in celebration of his wedding anniversary, symbolizing Joseph and Pearl being reunited once again. Burial will follow at Minters Chapel Cemetery in Grapevine.
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