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Joseph SHEMATEK Obituary
Joseph was born March, 7, 1917, in McKees Rocks, Pa., where he received his education. He met and married Margaret, the love of his life, in 1939. They moved to Hampton, Va., in 1942. Joseph was employed by NACA, as an aviation metal-smith. In 1944, he was drafted into the United States Army and was given an Honorable Discharge in 1945. He continued working at NACA, which later became NASA, and advanced to welding engineering specialist and supervisor to special space related projects, until his retirement in 1973. He and Margaret, with their three sons, moved to York County in 1959, where they remained until their passing. Joseph had many interests and hobbies, including restoring and rebuilding automobiles; a lifelong love of history, especially European; studying financial history, and reading the Bible. His knowledge was shared with many members of the family and enjoyed by all.
Joseph was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; parents, George and Mary Shematek; and brothers, George Jr., and Matthew.
He is survived by his sisters, Fannie Nevins of Pennsylvania and Ann (Anthony) Krol of New Jersey; his sons, Joseph (Kathleen) of Windsor, Colo., Robert (Judith), and John, all of York County, Va. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph Jr. of California, Cathrine of Colorado, Michael (Bridgit) of California, Robert Jr. (Lynn) of York County, and Amber Shematek VonHarten (Bo) of Beaufort, S.C.; five great-grandchildren, Julia of Colorado, Ashley Dodd of California, Audrey, Katelyn and Joey of York County; two great great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Shematek and Zachary Peterson of Colorado.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 21, at Peninsula Memorial Park, in Newport News.
Memorial donations may be made to the York County Fire & Rescue/Life & Safety, P.O. Box 532, Yorktown, VA 23692.
Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, is in charge of funeral arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Bob & Fidelis Bickley
October 21, 2010
John,
We were deeply saddened to read both your mother and father recently passed away. We clearly remember the touching way you so lovingly expressed your affection for your parents and the close relationship you enjoyed with them. John, the passages you father read in the bible are true. Therefore, you can be assured you will see your mother and father again praising our Lord in Heaven !
Judy Hale
October 21, 2010
Dear Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your loved ones for the great loss of your father and your mother.
Judy (Brock)Hale & Jim Hale
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Steve Singleton
October 19, 2010
So sorry for your loss Shematek family.
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