Joseph DeClemente Rockledge/Viera, Florida Obituary

Joseph DeClemente

<p>Joseph DeClemente, formerly of West Hempstead, NY passed peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at his home in Titusville, Florida. Joe has gone on to join Marie, his loving wife of 58 years, in the peace and glory of God&rsquo;s embrace.</p> <p>He is survived by his son Stephen, daughter in law Heather and grandson Shane; his daughter Janice, son in law Jim and grandchildren Joe and Jamie; his son Todd; brother Benny and wife Lorraine; sister Patty; many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren who will all miss Joe dearly. He was predeceased by his father Carmine and mother Vincenza DeClemente.</p> <p>As a young man, Joe proudly served our nation in the United States Air Force and while stationed in Burtonwood, England he met the love of his life Marie. Soon after, Joe proposed to Marie and before his tour in England ended, they were married. Upon return the United States with his new bride, and excited to build a family and a home, Joe began a career with Pan Am Airlines as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist that lasted over thirty years. When Pan Am&rsquo;s closed their doors, Joe took a position with American Airlines continued working on Aircraft for another twenty years. During his five decades in the Airline industry, Joe built relationships with many people who remember him as a skilled mechanic who worked hard and led by example, a dedicated family man who coached sports teams with his children, and a man who would always be there for his friends.</p> <p>A gathering of family and friends and viewing will be held by the family at Beckman-Williams Funeral Home in Viera, Florida on Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 4-6 PM. A graveside service with honors will follow at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, where he will be interred with honors.</p> <p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the &nbsp;American Cancer Society.</p>
July 18, 1937 - July 15, 202007/18/193707/15/2020
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Richard Gassner
July 19, 2020
Worked with joe at hgr 19, and always remember his loud laughing when kidding around. What a special
co-worker Joe was. So So very sorry to his family for the loss of a good man. God Bless Joe and Family.
Dick Gassner, Pan Am Crew chief.
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Dennis Cauchi AA AMT Retired
July 19, 2020
I worked with Joe at American Airlines JFK on the Midnight shift. He was the best all around crew member you could ask for . When you worked with him it was like working with a close friend . He was sharp and when you worked with him he had a knack for making our job ass... Continue Reading
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Flo & Nick DeMayo
July 18, 2020
Dear Steven, Janice and Todd,
We were saddened by the passing of your dad. He was a good man and will not be forgotten. I have many memories of the years we spent at PanAm, Emory and all our social group get-together's. He and Mom are together again. Our deepest condole... Continue Reading
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M.C.ROSIE ROSENSTEIN
July 18, 2020
BLESS THE FAMILY, RIP JOSEPH, FROM ALLYOUR FRIENDS AT OLD PAN AM AIRLINES.
RAY FINKLESTEIN AND M.C. ROSIE ROSENSTEIN
SPRING HILL FLORIDA
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Gasper LoBuono
July 18, 2020
Joe was a great man and we were friends both at Pan Am and American Airlines for over 50 years.  My wife and I felt very emotional reading your Dad's life story and how he met your beautiful Mom.  What a Love Story.   They were truly a beautiful couple and now they are t... Continue Reading
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Stephen Brandreth
July 18, 2020
RIP Uncle Joe
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