Joe was born and raised in Hightown, Va., where he attended local schools. Following graduation from high school, Joe joined the United States Navy and served on the USS Glendale (PF36) and the USS Hopewell (DD681) during the Korean War. Joe had been employed as a painter for most of his life, working in Saranac Lake and Florida. He is a past member of the Veterans Memorial Association and the Moose Club in Florida. He especially enjoyed fishing.
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