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He was born in Morristown and lived in Whippany his entire life. That is not to say he lived a sheltered life. After high school, Joe began to see the world through proudly serving his country with the United States Navy from 1958 before being honorably discharged on 1962. When he returned home, he attend Newark State University. Thinking Rosemary was using a pickup line, he quickly realized and married the love of his life.
Joe became owner of Do-It-Yourself, Inc. in 1972. He held the position of president of the American Rental Association. Joe was also Rotary president and received several Paul Harris Fellow awards.
Joe was a dedicated lifetime member of the Whippany Fire Company, serving as Commissioner and President. He was also a member of the American Legion in Whippany holding the post of Chaplain.
In addition to his Professional accomplishments, he enjoyed traveling the world with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Rosemary E. (nee-Hand); his sons: Joseph and his wife Lori, Michael and his wife Andee, Christian and his wife Andrea, Daniel and his wife Lynn; his daughter Cynthia Lieto and her husband Christopher; his sisters: Elaine Grumka and Joan Mihalko. Joe is also survived by his fourteen grandchildren and his great grandson.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm & 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Par-Troy Funeral Home 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany 07054 (973) 887-3235. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00am Monday, January 29, 2024 at Our Lady of Mercy Church 90 Whippany Road, Whippany. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery in Whippany. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to American Legion Post 155 Whippany, NJ, or Whippany Fire Company Troy Hills Road Whippany, NJ 07981
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Joyce wiedeman
February 14, 2024
I knew Joe since grade school and our whole family knew the Mahalko family when they lived on N. Jefferson Rd. In Malapardis. I lost touch with Joe until he scheduled a reunion of the first graduating class of Hanover Park High School. Such a thoughtful, giving person and so diligent and hard-working to contact 100 people from our 1958 graduating class. I, along with so many other people, will miss Joe´s presence, but will enjoy his spirit. Joyce Chmelowitz Wiedeman
Ryan Leugers
January 28, 2024
2 - family picture on the steps of their house during a visit. Really formed a bond between families in a short visit!
Ryan Leugers
January 28, 2024
I can remember one of my family's trips back east to visit extended family. The Mihalko's were part of a trip that I remember a camping and the kids playing while the parents tended to camp. I remember feeling that their home was filled with love and so welcoming as they felt like family to us!
Very fond memories of the little time spent with my parent's good friends and my sister's godparents.
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John DeLukey
January 27, 2024
Joey was a great guy - always helping everyone. I will never forget when he came to visit me after my stroke - that meant so much to me. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. RIP my friend.
Danya Sellitto
January 25, 2024
Sending love and prayers to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Marissa Valle
January 24, 2024
Joe (aka Joey Baby and "here comes trouble") was always such a special and fun part of my work day. His joyful spirit, his strong work ethic, and the way he made the best out of every situation is something that will always stick with me. His smile will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him.
Danielle montesano
January 24, 2024
Sending my love and prayers to the Mihalko family Love, Danielle Montesano(Pinadella)
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