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Joseph Munoz Obituary
He was born on October 20, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Avelino and Teresa Cuijo Munoz.
Joseph was a retired paint sprayer for Skydyne, Inc., Port Jervis, NY. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Army and was member of the Combat Infantrymens Group. He was an active member with The Roosa-Fleming VFW Post #161, Port Jervis, NY. As an artist, Joe painted beautiful background scenery for many popular TV shows, including the Jackie Gleason Show.
A family statement reads: "Joe enjoyed fishing, walking, biking, traveling to Spain and cooking, especially his famous Spanish Paella. He loved his two cats, Lucy and Linus and many wonderful friends."
He is survived by his wife, Jean Clark Munoz at home; his brother, Jack Munoz and his wife, Mary of Port Jervis, NY; his brother-in-law, Francis "Butch" Lemon and his wife, Kay of Matamoras, PA and his sister-in-law, Peggy Grennille and her husband, Bill of Montague, NJ. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many cousins in Spain. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Pat Emery.
Memorial services will be held Friday, October 3 at 2 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY with Rev. David Lee Carlsen officiating. Roosa-Fleming VFW Post #161 will conduct military honor services at 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.
Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.
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tarene smith/friedman
October 24, 2008
dear friends,so sorry for your loss. my mother Grace Smith taught the munoz boys when they lived in Queens & reconnected with the family inPort years later.i remember Paella,flamenco dancing,guitar playing & robust fun with Theresa,Avelino,Joe & Jack when i was ten. those special memories i treasure. God bless you all.Tarene
Art Drescher
October 5, 2008
Dear Jean and Family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all at this sad time in your lives.
Marion and Art Drescher
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