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1943
DIED
2022
Joe Vivilacqua Obituary
Joe Vivilacqua fought so hard in the hospital after an unexpected illness.
He was 78 years young.
Joe worked in real estate for 50 years in the Long Beach area. He and his partners opened Edgewater Realty in the late 70's. Shortly thereafter they opened Colony Pacific Escrow.
He was a great friend and mentor to so many. Joe loved his many friends, getting together weekly with his breakfast and lunch groups. His many hobbies included, fishing, cooking, playing poker, word puzzles and scrabble games with his friends and family.
He was blessed to have traveled all over the world. He was a lifetime Dodger fan, and the 2020 World Series Championship win was the highlight of his year.
He loved his family immensely and was very proud of his grandchildren. Joe is survived by his daughter Natalie Brekke, her husband Tom Brekke, his daughter Sheri Coyne; his grandsons Shane Coyne, Dylan Brekke; granddaughter Kylie Coyne, and also his first wife, Mickie Parkhouse.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Judy Vivilacqua, his parents Nat and Fannie Vivilacqua and his brother Eddie.
Joe will be greatly missed by all those that loved him.
In Joe's memory, please consider a donation to The City of Hope.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Betty LombardoD'Amelio
May 14, 2024
It would have been great to see you just one more time Joe.....Will never forget the great times we had in grammar school at SMS. Happy we got the chance to talk on the phone and that you once again saw your dear friend Joe Graffio. I'll always remember the curtains in your moms kitchen in HP as the moved softly in the breeze. Can't believe two years have passed. Love, your friend from SMS, Betty Lombardo-D'Amelio
Betty Lombardo-D'Amelio
May 14, 2023
Can't believe a year has gone by so quickly. May you rest peacefully and softly in the arms of our loving Father in heaven.......
Dave Richards ( Richman )
October 31, 2022
I met Joe 50+ years ago. My new bride and I were in our young 20's, translants from NY. Joe became my realtor, my mentor, my friend.
Of the 8 properties I bought and sold, Joe was integral to 7 of them.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Long Beach has lost a great realtor and I have lost a great friend.
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August 16, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Natalie Vivilacqua-Brekke
June 10, 2022
I miss you more than words can say.. You are loved and missed by so many. I will see you again one day..,
God Bless you
Your loving daughter, Natalie
Betty Lombardo-D'Amelio
May 28, 2022
Dear Joe,
Every time I see a curtain blowing softly from the wind, I'll think of you!
Rest in peace dear one!
Love,
Betty
St. Matthias Grammar School Classmate
1951-1953
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