Joseph S Sopczak Jr
Joseph S Sopczak Jr
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Joseph Sopczak Jr Obituary
Joe was a native Floridian, born January 1963, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, son of Martha (Poole) and Joseph S Sopczak Sr. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Shelley Anne, sister Sherry (Hector) Jalil, brother-in-law David Bryant, mother-in-law Louise Bryant, two nieces and one nephew. He was a Master Plumbing Contractor of the state of Florida, and he owned Southern Plumbing Specialists, Inc. for 20 years. During the last three years of his career, he worked as the Master Plumber for all of the Palm Beach State College campuses. He loved saltwater fishing and enjoyed spending time at Disney World with his beloved wife. Joe and Shelley shared countless wonderful experiences in their 36 years together. Joe was the best fur baby daddy to their cherished doggies Benji, Bailey and Shadow. He was preceded in death by his mother Martha and father Joseph Sr brother Bill Sopczak and sister Mary Parsons.
In lieu of flowers, Joe's family kindly requests that donations be made in his memory to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, [pcf.org] to give comfort and healing to others in the future.
In honor of Joe's wishes, there will be no services.
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Joan Rumsey
Yesterday
We appreciated the time Joe spent with us at Palm Beach State College. He will be missed.
John Ebel
Yesterday
It was a pleasure working with Joe. He will be missed.
Nina Paluga Fallon
August 9, 2025
Thanx, Joe, for giving my sweet little cousin such a wonderful loving life!!! God Bless You, Shelley, and keep you as you negotiate these new days!!! Thank goodness we can rest in knowing we will spend eternity with our loved ones!!!
Lori & Matt Wheeler
August 9, 2025
This is a fragile time..a time to be gentle with yourself and to give your heart permission to grieve, to feel, to remember. Strength and Hope will come again, but for now..Do what you need to honor this sorrow, letting your heart and spirit heal. Thinking of you and Praying that God will Bless You and send the Comforter to give you Peace.
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Rich
August 8, 2025
Rip Joe no more suffering
You will be in Good Company
We have lost too many way to Soon
Cathy Yoder
August 8, 2025
Shelley you have been on my mind so much. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know how much we were all hoping and praying for Joe's healing on this side. My friend, I just pray for strength, peace, and comfort for you in the days and months to come. I'm sending you lots and lots of hugs from Tennessee.
Bill manke
August 8, 2025
Prayers and condolences to you Shelly and family
Melissa
August 8, 2025
Rest peaceful Joe, say hello to my Brother Jason, and Aunt Lisa and Aunt Maureen. See you on the other side. Gone but not forgotten
Taylor Campbell
August 8, 2025
I hope for the ultimate form of rest for him and peace for Shelley
Phyllis
August 8, 2025
Shelley I´m so sorry about your husband´s passing, I´m thinking of you and your families
It sounds like he was an amazing man, husband and father to your doggies
david thornton
August 8, 2025
We miss Joe at Palm Beach State College. He was a great guy and always helpful to any of his coworkers. Rest in peace.
Pamela DiMarino
August 8, 2025
Shelley,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are blessed to have had such a wonderful man to share your life. He will be missed but always forever in your heart.
Take care my friend and if you ever need me, I'm here!
Pamela
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