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Joseph Pirkey
Crozet - Joseph Lee Pirkey "Joe". 63. of Crozet, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Martha Jefferson Hospital ICU.
He was born in Waynesboro, VA on June 4, 1950 to Jake A. and the late Alberta Fisher Pirkey.
Joe graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in l969 and Blue Ridge Community College in 1972.
He was employed with the Norfolk Police Department for 7 years, Dominion Power for 23 years. He then moved to Crozet, VA and his last employment was Martha Jefferson Hospital in security and Old Trail Golf Course. He loved his jobs meeting people and helping them when he could.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Teresa Pirkey, and his daughters, Jennifer Little and husband Paul of Huntsville, Alabama, and Nicole Gonzalez and husband Morris of Greenwood, VA. Five wonderful grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Doris Fitzgerald who she thought of as her son, his sisters and brothers-in-law, a sister, Fay Bannon (Michael) of Norfolk a brother, David Pirkey (Darlene) of Waynesboro, a nephew Brent Pirkey (Katina), nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins, step-grandchild and step
great-grandchildren.
Joes passion was his family, golf and his love for cars. A life celebration is planned in honor of Joe Pirkey on Sunday, October 13, at 2 p.m. at Old Trail Golf Course in the Club House located at 5494 Golf Drive, Crozet, VA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 11, 2013.
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It was my privilege to know and work wirh Joe at both the Norfolk Police Department and with Virginia Power. He spent most of his life in the service of and helping others.My condolences to his family.

Ricky Whitt

October 11, 2013

To the Pirkey Family,

Joe was always smiling, happy, kind and his good mood and laughter were contagious. I loved working with him. Every little thing he did was always out of kindness and consideration for others. I count myself lucky to have known him, and will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Meredith Overstreet

October 7, 2013

To the Pirkey family,
Joe was a phenomenal person with such an enormous ability to love. He was someone special to each one of us here at the FSED and will be missed more than I can express. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Please, if there is anything you need just let us know.
Brittany

Brittany Shifflett

October 6, 2013

Mrs T Pirkey,

Joe was like a grandfather to all the nurses and I realy enjoyed working with him. I feel truley blessed to have had him in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Nicole

Nicole Dickinson

October 5, 2013

Mrs. Pirkey
Joe was a wonderful person,he will be missed by all who knew him.

Cecil Spears

October 5, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I will always remember and will miss your great personality, working with, and playing golf with you.

Steve Driscoll

September 29, 2013

Teresa, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. I pray for you and your family to keep you strong. I come to Crozet to see my kids and would love to visit with you. Know that you have many friends who love you and Joe.

Terri Cox

September 28, 2013

Teresa,
My heart is broken. I pray that the Lord will lift you and the rest of your family up in your time of grief and ease your pain. Joe was a wonderful person and a great partner; he will be missed by all who knew him.

Lynn Hightower

September 27, 2013

Theresa,

Dick and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are remembering you and your entire family at this time.
Love,
Dick & Jenny Martin

Jenny Martin

September 27, 2013

David, Darlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cookie Kosak

September 26, 2013

Teresa, we are so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was always such a pleasant person and always a gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Martin and Gail (Parsons) Proch

September 25, 2013

Joe was a great man, I've only worked with him for about a year, but we spoke alot and mostly about his Granddaughter, He informed me of the pumpin patches and christmas tree farms to take my daughters to and we had a great time. He will truly be missed and never forgotten, Sorry for your loss.

David Montanez

September 25, 2013

Teresa, we are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Liz and Max Bartholomew

September 25, 2013

Teresa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a good person who inspired others to do good things. He will be greatly missed.

Susan Hughes

September 25, 2013

Joe touched the heart of each and everyone of us that worked with him at the hospital. He was a role model as a husband, a father, a grandfather, a coworker and a wonderful man that we all loved to talk, joke and be with. I am sorry for you lose and feel honored to have known him.

Carolyn Ramwell

September 25, 2013

Teresa, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vickey and Purcell McCue

September 25, 2013

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