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Joseph Charles Oxx, Jr., formerly of Kearny, NJ, died peacefully July 18, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. He was 82. Joe was born in Newport RI in 1938, moved to Kearny in 1943, and attended St Stephen's grade school and Seton Hall Prep. He joined the Marine Corp in 1957 and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal in 1964. He drove a gasoline truck for Exxon until his retirement in 1993.
In 1969, Joe married Carol Lynn Trabolik with whom he had two daughters, Kate and Meghan. After Carol's untimely death in 1983, Joe devoted himself to raising his girls. As a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan, he suffered many heartbreaks, tempered only and in equal measure by his loathing of the NY Yankees. Joe's tireless pursuit of the perfect beer drove family vacations, backyard barbecues, and an admirable beer can collection.
Jersey winters led Joe to Naples, FL in 1994 where he became a tennis-court stalwart, long distance cyclist, and Florida Senior Olympics champion race-walker. In 2017, Joe moved near his daughter Meghan and her husband Dustin Magamoll in Ocala, FL, where he loved being 'GoGo' full-time for his granddaughters. Joe's singular spirit will not soon be forgotten by the many family and friends who loved him.
He is survived and will forever be missed by Kate and Meg, their husbands, Rick Jacobsen and Dustin Magamoll; and granddaughters, Bridey Jo, 12, and Murphy Carolyn, 11.
A Florida celebration of Joe's life will be held as soon as covid-19 allows. He will be buried in New Jersey beside his beloved Carol.
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Athena Acosta
July 28, 2020
Mr. Oxx was a sweet man blessed with a loving, supportive family. While I only met him once, my interactions with his family were full of love and adoration for thier father. I truly feel blessed had knowing this family only a short period of time. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Athena
Noreen McManus
July 24, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family upon the death of your beloved father and grandfather. I met Joe when my daughter Kerry attended Our Lady of Lourdes School with the Oxx sisters before the school closed in 1991. Joe was devoted to his daughters Kate and Megan. He was very personable and also seemed quite fit. That was many years ago, but Joe is unforgettable. I’m glad he and his granddaughters had happy memories together. Noreen McManus, Madison, NJ
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