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Joseph Foti Obituary

Joseph G. Foti VIRGINIA BEACH - Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph G. Foti, 75, our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 7, 2009. A native of Montpelier, Vt., he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a colonel after 27 years of service. He was a member of The Church of the Holy Family. He is survived by his father, Joseph W. Foti of Barre, Vt.; his wife, Joan M. Foti; son, Joseph J. Foti, both of Virginia Beach; a daughter, Patricia Roberts of Fair Oaks, Calif.; three grandchildren, Joey, Sammy and Erika; a brother, Robert Foti; and two sisters, Marilyn Bishop and Anne Dvorak. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Foti. The family would like to extend a heart felt thank you to our friends at Heartland Home Health & Hospice for their loving care. A private memorial service will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 9, 2009.

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December 23, 2009

Dear Joanie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I know the sorrow that you feel.
God bless you and Joe.
Ron Killelea

WP Sullivan

December 16, 2009

"If the Army and the Navy
e'er gaze on heavens scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded
by United States Marines."
Semper Fidelis, Colonel.
- WPS

Joe Homer

December 9, 2009

To the Foti Family, I had the pleasure of serving with Joe at FMFLANT in the early 70's and playing golf with him occasionally at Sewells Point. A great guy and true Marine who will be missed by all.
Semper Fi!
Major Joe Homer USMC (Ret(
Williamsburg

Janet Franks

December 9, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss in Mr. Foti.May your family find strength in the many memories he left with you.I enjoyed his stories and assisting him with his journeys to visit his dad. I will truely miss him.
Sincerely,
Janet Franks

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