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John Joyce Obituary
January 15, 1939 – March 12, 2018
San Jose, California
John Phillip Joyce, P.E. was born to Albert and Isabella Joyce in Los Angeles, California. At the young age of 16, John graduated Archbishop Riordan High School and went on to attend the San Francisco State College. The son of a fire sprinkler contractor, at 20 years old, John went to work for his father at Albert Engineering. In 1961 after the sudden death of his father (Albert), John went to work at Geo. M. Robinson & Co. a SF Bay based Automatic Fire Sprinkler Co. In a short period of time John's ambitions caught the eye of Ursula "Old Man" Rhodes (owner of Geo. M. Robinson & Co.) Mentored by fire protection pioneer Ursula "old Man" Rhodes and his sons Owen and George Rhodes along with many other greats through the years, John became one of the industry's most esteemed. John was a Professional Engineer, a member of Society of American Military Engineers. He was heavily involved in the National Fire Sprinkler Association NorCal Local Chapter. John became a partner in Geo. M. Robinson & Co. in 1983 and continued on to become sole owner by 1994. John retired in 2010 with over 50 years' experience in the Fire Protection industry.
John's passions outside of work was spending time with his family and most of all his beloved wife Barbara Ann Joyce who he was married to for over 58 years.
John is preceded in death by his sisters Teresa and Rosalie. John is survived by his wife Barbara A. Joyce, his daughters Jacqueline P. Joyce, Jeannine J. Powers, and Jennifer P. Eaton, his sons John P. Joyce Jr. and Jeffrey P. Joyce, his grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley Bowler, Katelyn C. Laubach-Joyce, Robert M. Montez, Zane, Nichole, Emma, and Liam A. Joyce, Amanda Casey, Conner, Mikaela, and Aliyah Eaton, Shay and Haley Powers, his great-grandchild Cayden Salinas.
The Vigil will be Friday March 16th, 2018 at 7:00pm at Lima Family Erickson Memorial located at 710 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95125
The Funeral Mass will Saturday March 17th, 2018 at 10:00am at St Francis of Assisis located at 5111 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135 followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma, CA 94014. All are welcome to attend.
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Janet Vierra
April 6, 2018
We went skiing together in the early 70's. I was teaching him how to ski. When we got off of the ski lift at Heavenly Valley, Uncle John lost control and fell through a blue plastic boundary fence. We had to side step back up the face of Heavenly because it was a double diamond run! So we spent the day together having a blast, but I took a tumble when I hit a dirt patch. No big deal. We decided we were going to take the lift down the mountain as the slopes were closing and we wanted take in the amazing view. As soon as I got into the chair I started feeling pain while breathing, and Uncle John experienced lots of pain in his hand. When we got to the end of the mountain we both were doing so bad we had to sit in an ambulance so we could have triage. We ended up having to go to the hospital. Uncle John, an engineer, broke 5 bones in his hand, and I tore muscles in my chest. What an amazing day though, we both did great until we had to stop moving! He is now probably skiing all over Heaven right now! Let me just say that I never taught anyone else to ski since!
March 19, 2018
Dear Barbara and family,
Shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. Know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Love,
Donna and Tom
March 19, 2018
Dear Barbara and family,
Tom and I were shocked to hear of John's passing. Know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time. I hope we can connect soon.
Love,
Donna and Tom
Vera Bennett
March 18, 2018
Barbara Ann and family,
We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Love,
Vera and Jim
Janet Vierra
March 18, 2018
Forever loved
Janet Vierra
March 18, 2018
Kim Miles
March 17, 2018
Dear Aunt Barbara, and all my cousins - sending Love to you all, and holding fond memories of my Uncle Johnny in my heart.
michelle beezley
March 17, 2018
To the Joyce Family and my Beautiful Aunt Barbara...I am so sorry for your loss
Michelle Beezley
Dolores Silva
March 16, 2018
To the entire Joyce family,
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your faith and many happy memories sustain you.
I was lucky enough to have worked with John on several projects. He was a good man.
Eternal Rest Grant Unto him O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.
March 16, 2018
I love you Uncle John and I always will.
You will be greatly missed
Michelle Beezley
michelle beezley
March 16, 2018
Uncle John..how can I say goodbye to the uncle that I adored? Losing you is extremely painful. I'm going to miss your laugh, our phone calls, and you..especially you
You have always been my favorite. i will never forger all the fun we had at the Fair Oaks house and in Tahoe, I will never forget you. I remember the talks we had..you and Barbara ... I wont forget the time I ran away and you drove up to have a talk... I still remember my first cat Clyde that you gave me
You're a very special uncle. I will always love you...Chelle
Jacqueline Joyce
March 14, 2018
I love you dad
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