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REBELO, JOEL Joel Rebelo, known affectionately to his friends and loved ones as "Joelle", passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 10, 2011. He was born January 22, 1941, in San Diego, CA, to Amaro and Antonieta Rebelo. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon Rebelo, children, Jolene Acierno (Tom), Jason Rebelo and Joel Rebelo (Rebecca), his grandchildren Sydney Acierno and Frankie Acierno, sister Mary Rebelo, brother Angelo Rebello, and numerous nieces and nephews. Raised in Point Loma, Joel worked as a commercial tuna fisherman for over 30 years before eventually moving on to work for The Scripps Institute of Oceanography. He was a hardworking, patient, loving husband, father, and papa who enjoyed the company of his family and friends more than anything. Joel never missed a Padres or Chargers game on TV, liked to sit on the patio and watch birds, loved the ocean and could fix anything you put in front of him. He will be missed by many, including his four-legged friends, Bella and Margie. A celebration of Joel's life will be held at the residence of Tom and Jolene Acierno on February 19, 2011, at twelve o'clock noon. Email [email protected] for information. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to San Diego Hospice Foundation, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 13, 2011.

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Janice Lovelace

February 13, 2021

Think about you everyday Uncle Joelle. Miss your smile , your laugh , and your love ❤
Love, Your favorite hair stylist

Mary Rebelo

February 10, 2021

Think of you every day.
You are missed.
Mary

March 31, 2014

ALWAYS IN OUR HEART !!!!

March 30, 2014

MISS YOU

March 30, 2014

Today is a long sad day for me....trying so hard but I miss you very much...love you 51 years 3 great children

January 11, 2014

Thinking about you today!!! Football play-offs Yes Chargers you would be glad about that Miss you alot Bet you were happy to see Brad Have some laughs together xxxooo

March 31, 2013

Happy Easter Uncle Joelle!! 17 yrs ago you were in my back yard running with Chels hunting for Easter eggs, she was havin a hard time finding them, but you helped direct her to them, in your fun Uncle Joelle way, lol, we were crackin up at you! Your the best <3 I love you always and forever!

March 30, 2013

love you Sharon

March 30, 2013

I remember where we were 50 years ago I remember just the two of us in that big city in the desert..we were young and loved each other.It brings a smile to my face which thinking back to those days does that.....I miss Joelle

March 27, 2013

I miss you too!!!!!

March 27, 2013

I miss pictionary, your smile, your breakfast, your BBQ's, your laugh, and M.A.S.H. Love you xoxo

February 10, 2013

Its been 2 years today I dont know where the time went just know I miss you and wish you were here. Its very lonely without you. luv u Sharon

January 22, 2013

Happy Birthday Joelle...72 I miss you alot every darn day. wish you were here Oh we had some fun birthdays.Luv U

September 10, 2012

Crazy hair day at Jack's school...made me think of you and all the times when I was little you use to let me comb your hair and put ponytails all over your head <3 Love you!

July 31, 2012

I miss you and I'll be thinking of you Saturday. Love you.

June 17, 2012

Happy Fathers Day 2012 We missed you we miss you everyday.... Love you Sharon

March 30, 2012

Today is our 49th Anniversary and were not together, not that we did anything special but it seems sad.I miss you everyday Sometimes I want to ask you how to fix this and then I cant, I try to do it the way you would..Until were together again......I luv and miss you a bunch.Sharon

March 9, 2012

miss you

January 21, 2012

Happy Birthday Joelle .....I was thinking of you and missing you and just wondering about you We all will always remember your Birthday.....Your in a wonderful painfree place now and thats ok with me...Luv u Sharon

November 11, 2011

Thinking about every single day I miss you and so do the kids. We will be missing you this Thanksgiving Love you

June 28, 2011

Sharon and all the Rebelo Family, I was so sorry to hear of my cousin Joel's passing on. God bless all of you and give you all strength. He was a great guy.
cousin Em

Alex Pellegrino

June 24, 2011

I found out about the passing of Joelle Rebelo today. He was a great guy. He had a Kind-Hearted disposition and was extremely devoted to his family. I know how much he was loved by the Rebelo Family. My heart goes out to you. I am sorry for your loss.

May 6, 2011

I miss you alot and today I am very sad stay warm me

May 4, 2011

Hey Dad,
Listened to the Padres game on the radio today and thought about you and the great times we had talking baseball. I really miss you. Love always, Joel

Joseph Azevedo

May 3, 2011

Sharon, It was with great honor that I got to spend time as Joelle's son-in-law and friend. It saddens me to hear of his passing. Many days have passed since I last spoke with him but to this day I remember his laugh. My God bless all of you through this difficult time, I miss the days we once shared. The love for your family is always present in my heart.

March 30, 2011

March 30th I miss you today and I know your near but not..... Blue skies and sunshine today.and what a sunset to end the day.......me

Brad Silva

March 14, 2011

Sharon, I was happy I got to see Joelle & talk with him last month! I remember when i first met the two of you over 20 years ago at Pen. Little League. We had some great times there I particularly remember how you got me involved in L.L. I took a Caps team didn't want too but I did, a few weeks later this lady (Sharon) came up to me & said we lost a manager in the Majors & your going to manage the team! The next day I was managing the team. First thing I hear is about this kid Joel Rebelo all he does is hit home runs & no one hits his pitching. So we play Joel's team the next week. The kids asked me "what are we going to do about Joel" I told the pitcher when you pitch to Joel everything's in the dirt, nothing good, walk him, he gets nothing today! I looked over to the stands about the 2nd inning Joelle cool as can be but Sharon SMOKE & FIRE & Joel like his Dad a cool cat. We never gave him a good pitch nothing at all, I think that game he hit 3 home runs WOW! Sharon & Joelle gave over 25 years to Little League Baseball. As a BOD for 17 years & the President for 11 years I can tell you no one volunteered like the Rebelo's & the kids loved them really truly loved them!!! Joelle back from fishing the next day working at the little league & I know he did it from the heart that was Joelle. Yes GREAT TIMES IN Las Vegas the casinos WHAT FUN!!! All miss you my friend. To my best friend Sharon I'm here for you 24/7 Love You!

February 23, 2011

sleep warm , I miss you ever so much Joelle

Rick Gomes

February 17, 2011

Uncle Joelle, I miss you! I've known you my whole life and you're my first uncle. I'll cherish all the football we used to watch. The first time we got in trouble is when you and Angelo told me to throw oranges at cars on Nimitz Blvd., I was only 7 or 8. You have a sense of humor just like my Dad, who I also miss deeply. I love you. Rest in peace.

Love,
Rick, Lucy, Harley and Lola

Happy 70th Birthday Dad!

February 15, 2011

Relaxing

February 15, 2011

Jake Awrey

February 15, 2011

Joelle Rebelo was a great man. He worked hard all of his life to provide for his wonderful family. When I remember Joelle I think of two things. First, his work ethic. Even when he was home from sea, he was always working on a something. Second was his easy going demeanor. I was around Joelle for many years and I never saw him lose his cool. Not once, and trust me, us kids gave him plenty of reasons to. He and Sharon raised three awesome kids, great people who I am proud to call my friends. My heart goes out to to the Rebelo and Acierno families, and especially to Sharon. Sharon has been like a second mom to me. She and Joelle welcomed me into their home and for that I will be forever greatful. I love you Sharon. Thank you for everything you have done for me.

<3 Linguica Linguica Linguica Linguica <3 Thank you Uncle Joelle :))))

Janice Lovelace

February 15, 2011

February 14, 2011

I may not have had the chance to get to know you as much as I would have liked, but non the less you are family and I love you. You were always very warm and kind when I got to see you during those Thanksgiving family gatherings. I am sorry you are gone and I never got the opportunity to spend more time with you. God Bless.

xoxo
Kristin Duffy

Lionel Silva

February 14, 2011

My deepest sympathy to all of the Rebelo family.

Rebecca Rebelo

February 14, 2011

Joelle...a wonderfully kind, caring, and loving person. I have known him for just over 5 years and consider myself blessed to have know him for this relatively brief period of time. I love him very much and he will be greatly missed as a father-in-law and friend.

Janice Lovelace

February 14, 2011

Uncle Joelle you were more than an Uncle to me! You were that one man in my life that always had open arms, that loved me unconditionally, through it all. You had the smile and laugh that was only Uncle Joelle's and you were like grandpa to my kids. When I was little you were my playmate and my dolly. You sat there and let me comb your hair for hours if i wanted, with that big ol smile while I braided it and put it in ponytails. You saved my life when I was 3, jumping in the pool and grabbing me from the bottom, when I was so aware that I only had a few breaths left. You were my angel and someone I always respected and looked up to and you were my Rock!! The doors to your home were always open to everyone. Thanks for all the chorizo and eggs for breakfast and for all the awesome BBQ's for dinner!!! Thanks for all the hugs and cuddles and fun and for all the memories!!! I love you Uncle Joelle and I know you are at peace now and up there with a free ticket to all the football you can watch!!! To Tete, Jolene, Jason, Joel, Sydney, Frankie, Tom and Rebecca, My family, all my love, hugs and comfort, Gob Bless!!

Mary Maldonado

February 14, 2011

Robelo Family,
My sincere condolences to you all for your great loss. I had the pleasure of working with Joel when I first came to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Nimitz Marine Facility. He was such a generous man, sharing his time and shipboard expertise with the new crewmembers to the facility with a ready smile and a kind word.
With sympathy,
Mary Maldonado

Arthur Robertson

February 14, 2011

Rebelo Family... I'm saddened by the loss of one from the group of first friends I had in Tunaville. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all..."Arty"

Basilio De Sousa

February 14, 2011

The Rebelo Family - We had the privilege of meeting Joel on 2 occassions, once in San Diego in 1995 and the other when he came to visit us in Cape Town, South Africa.Our thoughts and prayers are with with. From Margarida, Joanne, Irene and Basilio de Sousa and our families.

Gabe Leal

February 13, 2011

I will never forget the laughs and all the games we watched on Jarvis st.Joelle's smile and sense of humor was the best.May the Holy Spirit bless the Rebelo family.

Joan Duffy

February 13, 2011

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Wishing all of you God's love and comfort in the midst of this sorrow. We love you. Joanie, John and Jaye Lynn.

Donna Luke

February 13, 2011

Sharon, our thoughts and prayers go out to you, and your family. With Love, cousin Joanie and family.

Paul Bruce

February 13, 2011

Sharon, so sorry about your loss. I remember the good times with Joelle at Loma Portal. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Carlos LeGerrette

February 13, 2011

Angelo and the Rebelo Family....Our condolences and prayers are with you.

Carlos LeGerrette
PLHS 1961

Marilyn Olson

February 13, 2011

We all Love you and will miss you, Joelle. May you Rest in Peace. Love Marilyn and Family

February 13, 2011

"...and quiet sleep and sweet dreams
when the long trick is over"
M

February 13, 2011

Joelle will be greatly missed!

Love,
Lucy.

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