Joseph W. McElroy Jr

Joseph W. McElroy Jr obituary

Joseph W. McElroy Jr

Joseph McElroy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - West Orange Chapel from Sep. 15 to Sep. 23, 2025.

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Joseph W. McElroy, Jr. (Joe) of Ocoee, Florida, age 80 unexpectedly passed away September 13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Joe was born in Camden, NJ on June 16, 1945. He graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1964 and had some College education. He spent most of his career as a Merchandise Manager and Salesman, then ran the Silver Streak Cafe for 11 years in Hagerstown, MD. He is survived by his wife Peggy McElroy, Daughter, Lara Middleton, her husband Brian Middleton, Grandson, Maxwell and granddaughter Phoenix, Brother, Jacey McElroy and his wife Donna. He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Gloria and Robert Shank, his brothers Jerry, John and James McElroy. ~"If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together, there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart I'll always be with you." ~Winnie the Pooh A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please check back for service details.

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