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Joseph Michel Obituary
09/09/1927 - 06/30/2021
Joseph J. Michel, 93, of Stroudsburg, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
Born in Dickson City, he was the son of a coal mine manager. He had two wives, first wife was Julie and second was Dee; both deceased. He is survived by his son Richard, grandson Freddy, and daughters Darlene and Marilyn all of Stroudsburg.
Joe served our country with dedication and courage in the United States Navy during World War II. Later he worked in Florida one season and the Poconos the next. He was a strong hard-working man. He bought the Beaver House Hotel on North 9th Street in Stroudsburg which was run down and boarded up. He transformed it into the largest and most popular restaurant in the Pocono's; with Maine lobster being the specialty. He then stared Diamond Jim's in Mountainhome, Beef n'Ale on 9th Street in Stroudsburg and Fiorentino's in Bartonsville. He bought lots of real estate and guns, and was an avid collector of antiques of all kinds. Unfortunately, he lost everything he collected over his lifetime in a fire (January 2020) that destroyed his house and all its contents. He said "I guess I'll have to start all over. Take me to the antique shop."
Joe belonged to many clubs and organizations including the Lions Club and German Club. He was on the Salvation Army board of directors, liked to paint and do mosaic tile murals, and was an excellent marksman.
Joe was a strong leader who was loved and will be missed tremendously. He was an impressive man - the greatest Dad in the world. We love you Daddy!
There will be a viewing on Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 10:00am to 12 noon at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg (tel: 570-421-9000). A short memorial service will follow (beginning at noon) where anyone is welcome to make a warm comment about Joe. Burial will follow at Delaware Water Gap Cemetery; then there will be a meal Stroudsmoor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to The Salvation Army, 226 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (Attn: Rose London)
William H. Clark Funeral Home
1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
www.wmhclarkfuneralhome.com
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Carl
July 6, 2021
I say this with all honesty, the Beaver House was the best restaurant I have ever dined in. RIP Joseph, and thanks for your service to our Country...
Paul and JoAnn Lim
July 5, 2021
Our favorite place to eat was Beaver House. We were always welcomed by name by dapper Joseph and his staff. Our sympathy to his family b
Cheryl Keppel
July 5, 2021
My Aunt Gale and Uncle Bill Knapp introduced me to him and wife Julie at there home in the 1960s as a child and then to The Beaver House to pick out a live Lobster He was very charming, warm and entertaining and have fond memories of him greeting us at our table while dining
Dotti Hippler, Michel, Harrison
July 5, 2021
Warmest sympathy to Rick,Darlene, and Marilyn...we all grew up together and worked together at the Beaver House, I learned so much from Joe Michel, it was better than a 8 year college degree, he is an incredible man. Warm memories still to this day,
Donna Heckman
July 5, 2021
I rented a house from Joe on 9th street for 12 yrs and he was such a kind and caring man. I want to send my deepest condolences to his family and tell them he was a wonderful person. Prayers for you all
Robin Peltz
July 4, 2021
Joe was a kind sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those that loved him.
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