Joseph John "Joe" Girola Jr.

Joseph Girola Obituary

Joseph John "Joe" Girola Jr., 75, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 12, 2010 prematurely from lung cancer. He was born Jan. 14, 1935, in Oakland, CA, and was a recent 23-year resident of Las Vegas. However, Joe lived the majority of his life in Reno where he attended schools and raised his family. Joe retired from the Air Force National Guard in Reno and later pursued a career in real estate. In his retirement years, Joe enjoyed boating, building cars, working for Vegas Steel and riding his Harley. Joe's love for life extended to his family, dear friends and his border collie dogs. Joe will always be remembered for his timely jokes, sense of humor and his overall "life of the party" attitude. Joe will be missed dearly by all whose lives he touched. Our hopes are that Joe is happy in Heaven with past members of his family, beautiful women, gorgeous cars, fast airplanes, trains, and Harley's! A celebration of his life may be planned at the Air National Guard in Reno in September.
He is survived by his Daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Mickey Brand; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Radene Girola; grandchildren, Erick, Nicole, Jordan, and Anthony; niece Michelle Bruce, and nephew Michael Teglia.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Saint Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church, Las Vegas, Nevada at 10 a.m.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Aug. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Girola

13 Entries

Michael Greener

August 16, 2023

Joe was a great guy he was great to work with.
In his passing he was greatly missed.

Michael Greener

August 15, 2020

Joe was a great guy. We worked together at Vegas Steel. I Lost a friend when Joe passed away.

Craig Teglia

September 8, 2010

We always considered you are Uncle Joe. We spent holidays and birthdays together, Nascar Races and on and on. We were together over the last 10 years day after day at Vegas Steel. You always had a smile and a story for the guys. Everyone here is lost without you. We will miss you always and hold you Dear in our hearts.

Michael Greener

September 8, 2010

You were a good friend and Co-worker I will miss you Joe. May God Bless You and your family.

Mark Girola

September 5, 2010

Dad,
I love you very much and miss you very much. Some of the best memories of my life happened on Mahogony Circle largely because you were such a great father. You taught me every sport and encouraged me through my youth and college. Also, some of my favorite memories of you are when we vactioned on Shasta Lake and listened to Neil Diamond as we waterskiied on our boat. I love you. Your son, Mark

Mark Girola

September 5, 2010

Dad,
I will always love you. I miss you. I remember my childhood on Mahogany Circle as some of the best times of my life largely due to you being such a great father. You taught me every sport and always encouraged me throughout my youth and college. I will never forget the summer vacations to Shasta Lake, waterskiing and listening to Neil Diamond while being in our boat. I love you. Your son, Mark

Madeline Montano

September 1, 2010

Your father was my friend and my mentor. Sometimes he tried his best to be a father figure as well. We have been friends for 22 years. I miss him so much. Joseph, you are forever in my heart.

Madeline

Arnold Family

August 31, 2010

Julie, Mickey, Nicole & Erick-so sorry to hear of your loss; we always enjoyed his great sense of humor and love of life.

Jerry Cardwell

August 30, 2010

Mark,
Mary and I send were saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

Dennis Klus

August 30, 2010

Julie, MIckey, my heart is with you. Even though I never met your dad, I saw him through you. thanks for being great friends for so long

Paul Mathews

August 29, 2010

Mark and Julie,
So very sorry to read about your Dad. Your Dad helped make my childhood on Mahogany Circle a great one. I'll never forget how funny he was and how many nice things he did for me. I still have my Oakland A's sail boat we built (actually he built) for Cub Scouts and will never forget the Monday Night football game he took me to see the Raiders. He was the best!

August 23, 2010

Joe:
We the Ghiglione family want you to Know that you will be greatly missed. We had some great times together in Reno and here in Las Vegas. You will not be forgotten.

Peter & Barbara Ghiglione
Mary Ghiglione
Donna Earl
Ashley, Lauren & Peter DiPrete
Michael Negovan
Jennifer Howley
Rest in Peace untill we meet again-----

August 22, 2010

Dad,
I cannot believe you are gone, we had many more good times to share. I love you and will miss you dearly. Rest in peace. Your daughter, Julie

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