Joel Harvey Girgenti
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joel Harvey Girgenti on August 24, 2025
Joel was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 22, 1942 and raised in Valley Stream. During high school he fell in love with Josephine or "Phiney", as he used to call her. He proudly served the US Air Force from 1961-1965 and later joined the Army Reserve. He went on to continue his education and finished aviation schooling to receive his FAA mechanic license. Joel spent most of his career in airplane maintenance at various airline companies at JFK- New York and eventually became the Director of Maintenance for Capital Airways. Shortly after the company closed he and Josephine moved to live in Florida full time.
Joel had a magnetic personality and a contagious laugh that could fill a room. His loud joyous laugh made you smile instantly. He loved to nickname everyone and everything. He loved oldies music, reading, watching movies, smoking cigars, and always enjoyed cocktails. Joel also had an interest in history and politics as well as collecting guns and coins but his favorite pastime was crafting jewelry from nuts, & bolts and fabricating custom pens from ammo casings. His passion for animals always brought an instant smile to his face but his greatness joy was receiving photos and videos of family from afar. He adored his family and always said "I love you" before a goodbye. His love, generosity, and sense of humor will forever remain in our hearts.
Joel is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Josephine Girgenti his children, Beth, David and Brian; his grandchildren, Heather, Nicholas and Dylan; and his great-grandchildren, Jameson, Jordyn, and Logan. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Robert, daughters-in-law, Debbie and Tamirose and brothers, Steven, Michael & Scott. Joel was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Cranye Girgenti.
A private service will be held on October 04, 2025 in Daytona Beach.
In lieu of flowers and gifts a donation can be made to a charity of your choice or to the Halifax Humane Society in honor of Joel.
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