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Joseph Laurita Obituary
SCPO USN (Ret) Joseph Anthony Laurita, Master Barber, 73, of Panama City, passed away Aug. 24, 2016, in Pensacola. Joseph was born April 12, 1943, in New York City and moved here in 1992. Joseph attended the Power Memorial Academy of NYC and the University of Maryland. He is a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Navy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elsie (Napoli) Laurita and survived by five children, a sister, three brothers, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home where funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Interment with Naval Military Honors will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, FL 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Laurita
Linda York
August 21, 2022
I enjoyed knowing and working with Joe he is missed
Dawn Schlette
June 22, 2022
I´m at Joe when we were working together at cowlicks and curls,, we had many good times working together...he was an amazing barber, and a really good friend..When he made the decision to move to Panama City we continue to write letters to each other,, and numerous phone calls,, I could tell that he was really happy,, Rest in peace Joe...I will always love you...Dawn
Linda York
August 21, 2020
Joe was a great guy! I worked next door to the Barber Shop! He is missed
Thomas Ritter
August 21, 2019
Three years have pass and it seems like just yesterday. Joe, you and the gang are still in my fondest memories even now. Michael came in back last Oct and destroyed our meeting hall, Health Plex. Life goes on and your memory helps over the hard times. See ya soon Pal. Thomas Ritter
Artur Tumiel
August 31, 2016
Rest in peace Grandpa Joe. I love you.
Jim Layton
August 30, 2016
Saddened to read of Joe's passing. He and I were stationed together in the Navy and were good friends. My condolences to the family.
Thomas Ritter
August 30, 2016
To Joe's family, I had the esteem honor of meeting Joe at the Health Plex one July 2007 morning after exercising. He and another friend of mine were sitting drinking a cup of coffee. This would be the start of the workout coffee club. There were as many as 7 of us who would exercise then sit for an hour after chatting and sipping coffee. I finally moved away in 2014 and Joe was having some health issues then. I have missed those morning get togethers. My and my wife's prayers and thoughts are with you. Don't suffer in sadness, relish the love, loyalty and wonderful humor Joe shared with all. We will all join up again for another cup of coffee soon enough. God Bless you all. Tom and Okcha Ritter
August 30, 2016
I volunteered at Bay Medical with Joe. He was a gentleman and a friend. RIP, Joe, and my prayers are with your family.
Don O'Neal
Scott Hoxie
August 29, 2016
R.I.P. my friend and prayers for your family .Always enjoyed having you cut my hair and as well as my late father did .
The Tumiel Family
August 28, 2016
We sure are going to miss you, "Grandpa Joe" !
Thank You, for being You ! An Honerary Loving Grandpa, to Artur & Rita & A Wonderful Friend, To Us. We had So Many Fun & Great, Beach Days, Holidays, Cook Outs & Celebrations w/ You. It was an Honor & Privilege To Know You & Be Part of Your Life !
Our Deepest Sympathy To Your Family & Friends.
We Love You & Always, Will.
The Tumiel Family
Maciej, Debbie, Artur & Rita
Jordan Kaiser
August 28, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda York
August 28, 2016
My deepest sympathy,Joe and I worked together at Skippers,he was a good fried to me. I am shocked to read this,God be with his boys(he loved his children.
Tony Cochenour
August 27, 2016
GOD bless you Joe ....I did not know you that long,but you made an impact on my life..You will be missed
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