Name: Visitation for JOSEPH M. TUREK
Start: 2015-07-17T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Woody Funeral Home Parham - Richmond

Joseph Michael Turek, age 90, of Henrico County, Va., died July 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Turek and Mary Tabak, of Stratford, Conn.; his brother, Walter Turek of Bridgeport, Conn.; and his wives, Dolores "Horkey" Turek and Nina P. Turek of Henrico. He is survived by his children, Dolores Turek of New York, Mary Jo Turek of Prince George County, Va. and Michael Turek of Florida; and the children and grandchildren of Nina.

Joe was born in Stratford, Conn., and attended Stratford High School. He entered the Army in 1943 and served in World War II in France, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Upon returning home, he entered the Whitney Art School in New Haven. He reentered the Army in 1948 and served in the Office of Chief of Army Field Forces at Fort Monroe, Va. Stationed in Naples, Italy, he served at the Headquarters of Allied Forces for Southern Europe. He then served at the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Department of Earth Space and Graphic Sciences. He then went to Seoul, Korea to serve with the Korean Military Advisory Group. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1966 at Fort Lee, Va. as the Assistant Division Chief of Training Aids at the Quartermaster School. He began his civil service career the same year at Fort Lee holding various positions. He retired in 1983 as General Manager of the Printing Plant. He was a life member of Goldback Post 9460. In his retirement, he enjoyed extensive travel and the game of baseball, never missing a chance to attend Spring Training games in Florida.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. He will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife, Horkey. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH TUREK

13 Entries

Jolene Cave

August 1, 2015

Jo,
I just learned of your fathers passing. I was out of town for several weeks and was catching up on the papers. My heart aches for you since I know the feeling all too well of your loss. May you find Gods peace knowing he is with our saviour. Hugs to you and your family.
Love,
Jolene Todt Cave

Iveta Skorupkova

July 22, 2015

Dear Turek Family,

We are so sorry to hear that our cousin Joseph has left us.
Our deeply felt condolences from Katarina Skorupkova's family (Slovinky, Slovakia), Marta Petakova's family from Torysky and Anna Kvalova's family from Bratislava.

We will truly miss him.

I had the great honor to meet Joseph during my first trip to the USA in 1997. He was a loving, friendly and humorous person. We did not have the chance to talk too much but what he said, truly moved my heart.

We wish you all the strength needed to get through this difficult time. My deep appreciations to Lesly Turek for letting us know.

In silent remembrance,

Iveta Skorupkova and Families.

Claire Baldwin

July 19, 2015

Jo, Aggie and I were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We know how close you were to each other. May your sweet memories of him help you through this difficult time. We extend our sympathy to you and Shirley.

Claire & Aggie

Sam Kirkland

July 17, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We were both engineer draftsman working at the Ft Lee Post Engineers, during the mid to late 1960's. We and several other draftsman had a ball punching out drawings for critical and mondane projects. Joe was the most professional, respectful, cheerful and kind person that I ever had the opertunity to work with. I think of Joe every time I pass by your old residence in Prince George, My simpathy goes out to the whole family during these sorrowful days.

Jo Ann Tucker

July 17, 2015

Jo: I would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. I am sure that he lived a wonderful life and I enjoyed meeting him at the USSSA banquet that night.

July 17, 2015

I rememberJoe as a happy-go-lucky fellow from our Stratford High School days. Memories of Joe and I jitter-bugging. My Condolences to the family. Irene Chuba Telep (Sister to Walter's wife Helen) Stratford, CT

Sharon Poole

July 16, 2015

Jo - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers and thoughts are coming your way. I know what you are going through. Huggs to you.

July 16, 2015

Jo, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. It is so hard to let go of someone you love so much. My thoughts are with you. With much sympathy, Jeanie Grandstaff

July 16, 2015

Dear Jo, we continue to hold you and your family in prayer during this hard time. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Nancy Waldo and the Staff at St. Mary's Woods.

July 16, 2015

Jo,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always a bright spot in our misspent youth. Thinking of you.

Cindy Bailey

Joe and Walter in Uniform

Richard (Dickie) Turek

July 15, 2015

My Uncle Joe was a great guy, just like his brother, my father, Walter. Here is a picture of him with my father.

Bernie Henderson

July 15, 2015

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

Geraldine Hudson

July 14, 2015

Glen & I are grandparents of Emily & Aidan Robertson, we have had dinner with Joe several times and really enjoyed Joe's company. We are praying for the family at this sad time. Joe is celebrating in Heaven May God Bless You.
Glen & Geraldine Hudson

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