Name: Visitation for Joseph Armao
Start: 2016-08-31T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens

Joseph Richard Armao

Melbourne

Joseph Richard Armao, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 12, 1926. Joseph began his career with the United States Government in February, 1945, as a member of the U.S. Navy. He served his country honorably and was a WWII veteran. Subsequently, he attended the University of Miami and graduated in 1951, with a BBA. In 1954, he initiated his civilian career with the United States Postal Service and remained there until April, 1962, when he was hired by the U.S. Labor Department, Wage and Hour Public Contracts Division. He was assigned to Columbia, South Caronia as a Wage and Hour Investigator. In 1961, Joseph transferred to the North Miami Field Office as a GS-12. In 1963, he was promoted to a GS 13, becoming one of the first Assistant Directors in the country. In 1970, Joseph was reassigned to Miami, as the AAD where he remained until he retired as a GS 14 in 1990.

Joseph enjoyed many interests which included active memberships in the Miami and Melbourne Elks Lodges where special friendships were formed. He loved cross-country motor trips, cruises and was an avid reader. He loved to entertain family and friends and shared his talents of cooking and baking with them. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Eileen Armao, his stepson, George Gagne; stepdaughter, Gretchen Collins; and his grandson, Ian Collins; his granddaughter, Ashley Ayn Collins; and his great grandson, Khalil Haddir. He also leaves behind many loving brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Faith Viera Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The burial and graveside service will be Friday, September 2, 2016 at Woodlawn Cemetery South in Miami, Fl.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Melbourne Elks Lodge 1744.

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Published by FloridaToday on Aug. 30, 2016.

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Armando Brana

August 25, 2021

Gone but never forgotten. Till we meet again at Valhalla.

Maritza Caula-Perez

August 24, 2021

Mr. Armao will never be forgotten. Assistant District Director for the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division and my direct supervisor. It was an honor to have him as my supervisor. It was also my great pleasure to have difficult employers who asked to speak with my supervisor to speak to Mr. Armao. He was on our side and always had our back! May the lord always bless you!

Armando Brana

September 6, 2016

Joe was my immediate supervisor for many years and it was a pleasure working for him. Joe was a member of the greatest generation, a WW II veteran, who fought for our freedom in foreign lands and seas. Joe was a hero. He was my friend and I truly enjoyed those times at his home were he made his favorite drink for all of us. Rest in peace Joe.

Maritza Caula

September 6, 2016

May god bless Joseph Armao. He was a wonderful Assistant District Director who always to care of his investigators and staff. He always had our back. I will never forget him.

May he rest in peace and my deepest condolences to his wife Eileen and his family. I pray that you find peace during such a difficult time.

Maritza Caula

September 2, 2016

My condolences to Eileen and the family. Mr. Joeseph Armao, you were my boss at US Dept of Labor for 2 years. although you were tough you were fair and you stood up for your employees! and for this I thank you ! May you rest in peace. Alda L. Fleitas

September 2, 2016

Eileen: As you know, I worked under Joe when he was the ADD in Miami, Fl. until his retirement. In all the years I worked under him we never had a cross word or an argument. He was firm but fair and could not have asked for a better boss. May God grant him eternal life . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jorge M. Diez de Oñate ADD (Retired) Miami, Fl.

September 1, 2016

God Speed..Ken Collins

Bob & Donna Coker

August 31, 2016

Eileen & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Gina Fortuna

August 30, 2016

This great man known to me as "Papa Joe" was a kind and true gentleman.. When I met Papa Joe 18 years ago he was one of the most warm and genuine people I have ever met. He was like family to me instantly and that is when he became my Papa Joe. He was the best dance partner and I will cherish all the beautiful dances with him and all the wonderful times our families shared. I will never forget all the delicious meals Papa Joe made for me. His eggplant was my favorite and one of the best ever ! I will truly miss being his personal barber. Papa Joe will be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy goes out to his devoted wife Eileen and family. May You Rest In Peace Papa Joe. Heaven has just gained an Angel !

Cheryl and Bill McMahon

August 30, 2016

Joe will be greatly missed. He always opened his doors to everyone and was a truly loving man that would give you the shirt off his back. We will miss his loving smile and his sense of humor. He will always hold a special place in our hearts and the memories of the good times we had together will always keep him alive forever in our hearts. Our sincere condolences to Eileen and the family.

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