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Joseph Vashlishan Obituary
AGE: 91 • Stuart, FL
Joseph "Jersey Joe" Vashlishan, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at the age of 91. Joseph was born March 11, 1922 in Tobyhanna, PA. After proudly serving the U.S. Navy during WW II, he moved to the Jersey Shore until 2009 when he moved to Stuart, FL. Joseph was a Master Brick Layer for over 50 years. He was a member of BPOE Lodge of Eatontown, N.J. and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He loved fishing and ice hockey, he was a devoted Jersey Devil fan.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mathew and Fanny; sisters, Lucie, Mary and Eva; brothers, John, Charles and George. He is survived by his children, Susan Algonas (Arthur), Nancy Castle (George) and Joseph Vashlishan; 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren; his ex-wife, Grace Vashlishan, of Stuart, FL and his companion of many years, Jane Hendricksen, of Long Branch, N.J. Dad and Pop-Pop will be missed by all.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Stuart. Online condolences may be made at www.heavencalled.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home & Crematory/Stuart Chapel 1(772)223-5550.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Hudson
February 23, 2014
Dear Susan, Nancy, Joe and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a good man and always fun to be around. I am sure that his pride and reward in this life was watching his beautiful family grow and blossom. May he rest in peace.
The Giannotto Family
February 22, 2014
Our sympathies go out to the Hendrickson and Socha families. We know how much he meant to all of you.
Pop-Pop and great grandkids
February 21, 2014
Nancy Zammuto
February 21, 2014
We are going to miss our Pop-Pop terribly. He was such a cool dude! He always made us laugh!! I can't believe he is gone but I am so so thrilled that we were able to share his last few days on earth with him. We will always have a small glimpse of pop-pop to look at whenever we look into the eyes of his blue-eyed grandkids and great grandkids.
Love you to infinity and beyond!! XOXOXOXO
Nancy, Michael, Michaela, Kelly and Joey (pop-pop's namesake)
Arthur Algonas
February 20, 2014
Pop, I surely am going to miss you. We had so much fun together. You loved my family so much and we all loved you so much. Your sense of humor always made me laugh even if you commented about me. I will remember you always. RIP PopPop.
February 20, 2014
I will forever miss my Pop-Pop. Words cannot express the love I have for him. I thank him for always loving me and showing me he loved me. He was very special to me and I know I was blessed to have him in my life or 37 years.
February 20, 2014
Rest in glorious peace Uncle Joe. I'll never forget how much you loved to cook, and you and my Pop would go to the auction sale early every Saturday morning for fresh vegetables, kielbasa, etc. My own dear brother followed in your footsteps and became a brick/stone mason. I'll never forget the good times...thanks for being a good brother to my Pop, and a good Uncle to us kids. May God Bless. With much love, Your niece Elaine
Joe Miller
February 20, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy. He was very funny when he came into the Elks Lodge, making everyone laugh. We'll miss him.
February 20, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Joe Vash's passing. He was a dear friend of my parent's, Vince and Agnes Wasesky, when he lived down the street in Englishtown with his brother Charlie. Please accept my sincere sympathy. We just lost our Mom 2 weeks ago, now they are all together again. He was a great guy. I'm so sorry ~ Patti "Wasesky" Strickler
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