Joseph E. Salopek
Virginia Beach - Joseph Edward Salopek, 58, passed away on July 18, 2014 surrounded by his family. Mr. Salopek was a native of Munhall, PA and lived in Virginia Beach for the past 33 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served for 9 years. He was an Electronic Technician Supervisor for the Norfolk Public Schools for over 20 years. Joe was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Joanne Salopek, and by a brother, David Salopek.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Tina Marie Kontra-Salopek, his son, Joseph Salopek of Sacramento, CA, his daughter, Ashley Salopek of Virginia Beach, two brothers, Mark Salopek of Tarentum, PA, and Paul Salopek of West Mifflin, PA, a sister, Juliann Tamsula (George) of Elizabeth, PA, a sister in law, Laura Salopek, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members also survive him.
The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. on Monday July 21, 2014 in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Rd Chapel. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.
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Miss and love you, Joey.
Tina
September 11, 2014
It's a shock to hear this about Joey. My heart and prayers for you my dear friend. God Bless Joey, you and the children.
Louise Surman-Carr
August 7, 2014
I am very sad to hear of Joe's passing. We worked at Circuit City together. He was a good guy. RIP Joe.
Helen
July 21, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
george bolt
July 21, 2014
he will be missed
ray andrews
July 21, 2014
I only worked with Joe for three years but found him to always be very helpful! There was nothing I ask of him that he would not try to help me find a solution to! Joe's kindness, since of humor, hard work, dedication and special smile will surely be missed! I am very thankful for the short time of kindness we shared, even on his days off or out sick he always answered my calls and it is only now that I realize how sick he really was, that says a lot about his dedication! Joe a friend and inspiration!
R Parker
Renee Parker
July 21, 2014
I worked with Joe for many years. A good man. Always a gentleman. He will be missed at Norfolk Public Schools.
July 21, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss Tina and family. Joey will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Love, Ron and Barb Pickens
Barbara Pickens
July 20, 2014
I'm so sad. Joey was larger than life. Mother and I were JUST TALKING ABOUT HIM LAST NIGHT and Dad found out that he was gone this morning. Such a sweet, sweet man. My condolences to you all.
Susan Peters
July 19, 2014
We are so sad to hear of your loss. May God bless and comfort your family.
Tom and Darlene Murray, Dolores Kontra
July 19, 2014
Tina,
Jeff and I are so very sorry for your loss of Joey. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
Melissa Larvick
July 19, 2014
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