Joseph Patrick Philbin

Joseph Patrick Philbin, age 89 of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home after cardiac complications on Monday, March 9, 2026.

A visitation service will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 5 to 7 PM followed by a funeral service the next day Friday, March 13 at 1 PM in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, Georgia.

Son of Patrick Joseph Philbin and Bridget McNulty Philbin of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Dear Brother Jack Philbin – deceased (Patricia) Mary Schultz (Charlie – deceased) and Ann Ludwig (Mike - deceased. Father of Colleen Licursi (Rudy), Patrick Joseph Philbin (Kathleen), Maureen McMahan (Keith McMahan - deceased) Kathleen Hugebeck (Dennis) and Jack Clark (deceased) and beloved father of William Clark. Grandfather of Nick Licursi (Lisa), Officer Laura Licursi WPD, Gina Piscone (Shane), Andrew Philbin, Alexander Philbin (Brittany), Aaron Philbin (Nikki), Lieutenant Colonel USAF Bridget Pantaleon, Megan Maurer (Eric), (Joseph Anthony Colombo, Ashley Ann Colombo, and Jonathan David Legleitner – deceased), Candice Columbo, Elise Legleitner, Janos Hugebeck, Attila Hugebeck and Christian Hugebeck and 24 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way and 2 great, great grandchildren.

There is no doubt from his large line of lineage that Joe was a man of good standing within the Irish Catholic Community. His love of all sports was evident by all who knew him – he staunchly held his ground amongst a sea of fans as he blatantly cheered for "THE OHIO STATE" and the Cleveland Browns. As one of the original tenets of Atlanta's Merchandise Mart, he was known for his gregarious nature and sense of humor. This Saint Paddy's Day he will be raising his glass of whiskey with St. Patrick himself quoting, "I made it to heaven a full half hour before the devil knew I was dead!"