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Joseph McNABB Obituary

Published by TBO.com on Mar. 6, 2010.

McNABB, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph V., 66, passed away March 4,

2010, after a brief but

courage-ous battle with cancer, in the presence of his loving family. Joseph was a wonderful husband to his beloved wife, Kathy; an amazing father to his daughter, Kimberly Jo and husband, Daxson Williams; and an adoring grandfather to his grandchildren, MaryJane Elizabeth Williams and Mallory Joseph Williams. He will be sadly missed by many, including his brother, Tom McNabb; mother-in-law, Mary Jane Froebe; sister-in- law, Melinda Franz; sister-in-law, Pamela Banachowski; and brother- in-law, Alex Banachowski; as well as brother-in-law, Douglas Froebe; brother-in- law, Timothy Froebe; son-in- law; and sister-in-law, Patricia McNabb; and many nieces and nephews. Joe spent 23 years in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1965. He did two tours of duty in

Vietnam and Thailand in the fighter Phantom, and went on many assignments throughout the world. After retiring, he went on to law school at Florida State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He worked with Carlton and Field in Tampa for several years before joining up with his friend, Steve Marlowe. The firm became Marlowe, McNabb and Stayton. After 17 years of practicing law, Joe retired to his real love as an avid golfer. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, Fla. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 1 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center, Fla. A reception will follow at the McNabb residence to celebrate the life of this wonderful man, and to give special thanks to all his loving and care family and friends. Interment with military honors will be at the U.S.A.F. Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Additional information may be found at the website www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com.

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Dennis (Don) Jackson

December 3, 2010

3 Dec. '10--I was visiting my son in San Diego over Thanksgiving and ran into a very interesting gent named Dean Smith. Dean is the academic dean of Cadets at the Air Force Academy. In the course of discussion, I asked if he might be able to locate an old school-mate of mine, Joe McNabb. Today Dean sent me the sad news of Joe's passing.
Joe and I went through Grammar School and a few years of High School together in Newton, MA. We competed academically throughout those years and Joe was always a bit smarter than I was! He went off to the Air Force Academy and I went off to the Naval Academy. I'm sad to say that was the last time we saw each other. Joe flew F-4 Phantoms in the Air Force; I flew F-4 Phantoms in the Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam; so did I. He retired with 23 years; I retired with 26 years. We had so much in common and never got to share it with each other. I knew him as a great guy and we could have been close buddies if we flew or "lawyered" together.
Kathy, Tom and all of Joe's family, please accept my sincere condolences and prayers for Joe.

George McKibben

September 29, 2010

J V was a great pilot, bowling teammate and most important, a good friend. I have regretted not getting together with Joe and Kathy through the years, but have thought of him often. Someday I will again fly in the pit with J V at the stick. Rest in peace.

Thomas Hannon

March 16, 2010

Please accept my condolences. Joe was a good friend though we lost contact when we went to college and into the AF he was always remembered and thought of in some very funny and happy ways. He will be missed. Joey and I spent our time together from kindergarten through college. May you have all the peace of this world in your warm memories.

Sheryl Hatfield

March 10, 2010

I just wanted to say how much Joe meant to me. He was one of the best attorneys that I have had the pleasure of working for and also a dear friend. I will miss his wonderful laugh. I know he will be one of God's best angels and will look out for all of us left behind.

Joe, I will see you again one day and look forward to hearing your wonderful laugh. Rest in Peace my friend.

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Bob 'Chilly' Childers

March 8, 2010

I just opened the Rat Digest and learned of your loss. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family. Seems like only yesterday that I was flying with Joe -- could it really have been 45 years?

Just imagine how Joe felt when "He Reached Out and Touched the Face of God"!

May we all fly together again some day.

Bill & Darlene Ramunas

March 8, 2010

Just read the sad news on the RatNet Digest. I have thought of Joe often throughout the years and am sorry we lost contact after departing Ramstein AB. Kathy, please contact Darlene and me at your earliest convenience so we could reminisce about Joe and the impact he had on our lives. Joe was the best pilot I had the privilege of flying with, I miss him dearly.

March 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I hope my boys grow up to be as strong and honorable as Joe. - Greg & The Egan Family

Lee Ellis

March 8, 2010

Just got the sad news on the River Rats list serve. Joe and I went through flight school and F-4 training and deployed to SEA at the same time. I regret that we did not keep in touch after the war. He was a great guy and would have added joy and friendship to my life. I know his family was blessed by his good humor and love of fun.

Dan & Bobbie Aggers

March 7, 2010

We will miss Joe, and will forever remember him as our dear friend and golfing partner. Joe had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McNabb family as they grieve his passing, and hold tight to the memories that will be forever in their hearts.

Frank & Charlene Doud

March 6, 2010

We remember great memories and good times with Joe (jelly bean) and Kathy
Frank and Charlene Doud

The Stayton Family

March 6, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the McNabb family.
We will forever remember Joe as a remarkable man who lived an extraordinary life. It was a privilege to work with him.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you during this difficult time.

March 6, 2010

We all will miss how wonderful Joe was from the days that he was born until now. I was fortunate enough to become Joe's friends from the days of caddying with him. Joe considered this his pride and fun when we were young. Your friend, Joe Pacione

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