Edward Stevenson Joseph

Edward Stevenson Joseph, 68, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on September 20, 2025.

Born in Georgetown, Guyana, to Doris and Charles Joseph, Edward worked in Guyana's National Service, assigned to a coastal vessel. He came to the US in 1981, where he was a factory worker until he joined the United States Navy in 1982 as an Engineer. Edward became a US citizen in 1991.

During his 20-year service, he traveled to some of his favorite locations, including Spain, Hong Kong, and Japan. He was a lifelong learner who loved adventure and enjoying cultures.

After retiring, he moved to Tampa, Florida, where he enjoyed a multitude of hobbies, including airplane flight simulation, model trains, exploring, engaging in long conversations about historical events, baking bread, being a car enthusiast, and staying active.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Charles Joseph and brother, Thomas Joseph.

His wife, Patty Sykes-Joseph, survives Edward; his children, Andrew
Edward Llyod Joseph, Lancelot Kesley Grandsoult, Vallie Mekela Joseph and
Jelani Nickolas Joseph; his brother and sister, Ivorina Gordon and Lloyd
Humphery (Monica); In-Laws: Sandra Joseph, Debra Jean Sykes, Maxine Banks, Marcia Gaines, and Vernon Sykes (Barbara), six grandchildren, and a host of other loving extended family members.


Condolences and flowers can be sent to 6618 Travis Blvd Tampa FL 33610.