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Joseph Vokas Obituary

Vokas Joseph L. Vokas, Jr., a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his home at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores; children, Leslie (Timothy) Michaels of Dublin, OH, Joseph (Roseann) Vokas of Park City, UT, Pamela (William) Green of Columbus, OH and L. William (Kelly) Vokas of Columbus, OH; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by COOK & SON - PALLAY FUNERAL HOME. Online guestbook at www.cookandsonpallay.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2014.

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David Vokas

October 18, 2017

He was a great grand father and a awesome roll model and I have to thank him for getting me interested in technology and I would not have gotten this far without him. I miss you Grandpa, you were a amazing person.

~David

Herb USMC

May 19, 2014

Holly Criss

May 18, 2014

God bless and comfort you all.

Mom and Dad at Megans Wedding

Kelly Vokas

March 16, 2014

Dear Bumpa, you blessed us with your wisdom when we had questions and your smile lit up the room, you were always patient with the grandkids - and even more patient with us adult kids :) for that we were truly blessed to know you in this worldly life. Until we meet on the other side you will always be a permanent fixture and example of what we should all strive to be. Kind, caring, patient, and wise. I thank God that he lent you to us for the time he did and for every second we were able to spend with you, Love you more! :)

hailey vokas

March 16, 2014

he nice and awesome as a grandpa if i had to name everything he was i would be typing all day long so you are awesome and he is very happy i think and he is looking down on us as we speak

Bill Vokas

March 16, 2014

We miss you Dad, but we know you are still here with us, we see it everyday, I was very fortunate to have grown up with you as my Father,
LUM , Billy

Phyllis Sage

February 19, 2014

It was a privilege to know Mr. Vokas and his family. His strength in the face of unusual and unforeseen tragedy was remarkable. God be with you all.

February 19, 2014

February 19, 2014

So thankful for the time I got to spend with you! Your stories will forever be cherished... Your smiling face always in my heart
Love you Grandpa!

Renell Noack

February 19, 2014

I was blessed to have him come into my life many years ago when Pam became my friend!! Always with a smile on his face and then was happy to be reunited with him a few years back and able to remember old times!! He will be missed but will forever live within us. He is now in a better place and another angel to watch over his family. RIP

Karen Jaggers

February 19, 2014

Deepest sympathy for the Vokas family for your loss.Lifting you all up in prayer at this very sad time.

David Vokas

February 18, 2014

I love him he was the best I think he was a great man the best person in are family I love him the best man he is still in my heart he in a better place he was grateful a nice and loving he had a great life I had a great time seeing him I remember he loved apples so did I I remember when I saw him looking at me on those days :)

February 18, 2014

Our loved ones who have died leave an imprint on our hearts. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Hailey Vokas

February 18, 2014

he was a awesome person he was a very good grandpa to me i will love him forever and always will i love him so much

February 18, 2014

Aunt Dolly, Leslie Joe, Pam, Joe, and Billy. So sorry to hear about Uncle Joe, Your in my prayers. He is in a much better place with my Mom, Aunt Bea, and Grandma.
Love to you all. Mary Nadwodny Greenwell.

Luquretia Purvis

February 18, 2014

I appreciate the time I had working with you, it was truly a blessing to me. Love you and I'm gonna keep my promise to be there for Mrs. Dolores. Your daughter from another mother "Renee".

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

February 18, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today. Thank YOU for your service..and Semper Fi

Pamela Green

February 18, 2014

My Dad was a very strong and wonderful man. He is and will be missed but forever be in our hearts. LUM Daddy

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