Torrance, California
1939-2010
Joe Denk, 71, a 48-year resident of Manhattan Beach, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2010. Denk, a retired aerospace engineer, worked at Honeywell where he was a prolific inventor and part of the team that designed the Lunar Rover Module. Denk was born in Budapest, Hungary, May 2,1939. He was...
Read MoreI cherish the time my brother monte and I spent with you and Joe on the beach near del Cabo San Jose . I was sixteen and Monte was 18 were from Sonoma county it was so kind of you to invite us to your home for the night on our drive home to Sonoma county . I think about that trip often the polo pool and the great goulash meal that you prepared for us . Thank you so much for the great memories .
David Cottrell
September 27, 2021
Remember Joe like it was yesterday. Very inventive and always there for you. He was like a Tesla, always thinking new and innovative ways to stay ahead of the crowd.
Hard to believe it has been that long since Joe passed from us.
Chuck Truitt
Chuck Truitt
December 05, 2019 | Wrightwood, CA
I just spoke with Ed Beauchamp about the loss of Joe Denk.
I knew him quite well and greatly respected him as a motor-genertor professional. I learned much from his work. We will all miss him.
Ji9m Hendershot
April 22, 2013 | Venice, FL
Gig: I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Just reading the many tributes brings back memories of life on the strand back in the 60's. I also remember the days surfing the pier and talking about water polo with Joe. I also remember how my Dad and Kay would talk about Joes stunts over the ocean out front of the house. You and Joe have been long time great friends. I will all ways remember the memories and good times.
Ted Pierce
Jackson, Wyoming
Ted Pierce
February 26, 2012 | Jackson, WY
HI Mrs. Gidget My name is Jorge Salcido I´m sorry for your loss, I am the person who bought the speargun from your friend Diana, They said that the person who owned, had the world record for mahi mahi, I saw the name of Joe Denk on the bag, I just like to let you know that I restore the speargun and it looks like new, I am sure your husband would be happy to know that I am taking good care of his baby,
I was born in 1971, is and honor for me to have this speargun with me, I'll try to...
Jorge Salcido
July 03, 2011 | El Sargento
When and where for the celebration of Joe's life?
Jim Alexander
January 14, 2011 | Laguna Niguel, CA
Gidget,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family on your tremendous loss. I always loved talking to you and Joe whenever we would run into each other at the beach or around town. I am so thankful that we had such a wonderful conversation shortly before Joe passed. What a wonderful man!
Love,
Lynda Novikoff
January 13, 2011
Dear Gidget,
I still can't believe what has happened. I always thought that Joe was going to live forever because he was so full of life. I feel as if I had lost my father. He taught me so much about life. If it hadn't been for him, I would have never become the person I am now. He was such a generous Man. I have so many beautiful memories about him and of course about you, Gigdet. I just hope that you will get through this! Take care! Love, Orsi and the Golyas
Orsi Gólya
January 12, 2011 | Budapest
Joe and Gidget.
Marco Guzman
January 06, 2011