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Survived by his wife of 13 years, Nanette Hirsch; children, Joseph (Kasey) Hirsch, Tyler (Tiffany Miller) Hirsch, Ryan (Danielle Lohmar) Hirsch, Cody (Mehgan Jessen) Munchalfen, and Zachary Munchalfen; grandchildren, Hailey, Joey, Abel, Leah, Gabriel, Ariana, and Adrian; great grandchildren; siblings, Teresa (James) Lang, and Linda Fitzgerald; canine companions, Boo and Teddy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents, James (Doris Jean) Hirsch, and his grandparents.
Joseph (nicknamed Joey, Joe, or "Checkers") was born at St. Joseph hospital in Joliet, Illinois and was the youngest of 3 siblings. Joe was best known for his contagious laugh and smile that would brighten any room. He had a fascination with trucks as a young child and would often say he wanted to be a truck when he was older. Joe's vivid imagination and sense of wonder never left him, even as he grew older. Joe would later driver large trucks and other military vehicles when he served in the United States Marines Corps over 8 years.
After his time in the service, Joe held numerous positions until he found his career as a Health Physics Technician at Argonne National Laboratory where he worked for 25 years. He would eventually meet the love of his life, Nanette, and together, they built a loving home with their children. Joe loved being a dad and watching Bears games with his sons. He had a passion for cooking, listening to music, camping, floating down the river, and fishing. He cherished the moments when he could let loose and be silly with his family, creating memories that will be treasured forever.
Funeral service for Joseph will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until time of service. As it was Joesph's request cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be held at, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.
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Jim and Rita Kubalewski
June 5, 2025
We pray that you, Nanette, and the children, will be comforted at this time of the anniversary of Joe´s death. May God bless and keep you all in his hands.
Cindy Gorshe Collman
June 23, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Joseph but have met grandparents. Peace be with you all
Denise
June 13, 2024
So Sorry to know that Joe suffered from a debilitating disease before he passed.
Joe was one of the most pleasant people I've ever known in my life.
He was my brother in law for a short time, But never held it against anyone that he didn't make it with my sister. He was taken too soon, may he rest in peace.
Jim Kubalewski
June 11, 2024
Joe was my nephew. After marrying his aunt Rita, I first remember Joe at Christmas time when the family all got together around the Christmas tree in Grandma Hirsch's living room. I always remember Joey as a happy child and then as he grew up, he was a peaceful and happy guy. He was always comfortable to be with, and had an easy smile. What a wonderful legacy he leaves for his family to remember. I recall speaking once with a First Sergeant at the local Marine Corps facility and I asked him about Joe. He said he remembered Joe as a "good marine." There are not many men in this world who have earned that epitaph.
God bless you and keep you in his peace forever, Joe.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Rita Kubalewski
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