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Joseph J. "Joe" Wingate, 72, St. Augustine, Fla., died Nov. 1, 2009, at the McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was born in Philadelphia and had resided in St. Augustine since 2003.
Joe served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 and worked for Nabisco (Kraft) Corporation in Philadelphia for 40 years. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Becket Council 13337. Joe enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joanne Wingate, of St. Augustine; a son, William Wingate, and his wife, Betty, of Philadelphia; daughters, Jodie Keefe, and her husband, John, of Langhorne, Pa., Gerri Simpson and her husband, Christopher, of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Joseph Keefe, Michael Keefe, Kaitlin Wingate, Kellie Wingate, Justine Simpson and Rachael Simpson; and many nieces.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with the Rev. William C. Mooney officiating. A reception will be held after the Mass at 11 a.m. at the Community Clubhouse at the Moultrie Oaks Retirement Community on Wildwood Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory can be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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November 8, 2009
Wow, I don't know what to say. I had no knowledge of Mr. Wingate passing away till tonite when I signed on my computer & Kelly sent me a message asking If I would attending the viewing
I was in complete chilling shock thinking how could I not know. I only knew he had not not been doing so well from what Gerry posts on Facebook but nothing mentioned about being deceased.
I know words can't bring him back but do know that he will not be forgotten. He was a great neighbor,a good man,a kind person & even a friend. He will greatly b missed & remain in my thoughts & prayers as well as u Mrs. Wingate & your family. Please accept my condolences & I am truly sorry for your loss.
November 8, 2009
Joanne and Family,
George and I send our love to you at this sad time.We were away and heard about your dear Joe at Mass this morning.Please know what a joy it was to know Joe and he be missed.
Love George and Mary
Patty Kauker
November 6, 2009
Wingate Family,
Mr. Wingate was such a sweet person, though I have not seen him in years I will never forget his smile. It was as gentle and warm as he was. He will be remembered by many as few could forget such a great man. Loving thoughts for all of you at this sad time.
Patty Kauker
Pat Knowles
November 5, 2009
Joanne and Family,
I am sorry about your husband's passing. You will be missed at Our Lady of Calvary Church also, where we always sat near each other at Mass.
Pam Nolan
November 4, 2009
Mrs Wink, Wink, Jodie and Geri,
"Mr. Wink" will always be remember with lots of love and joy, I am sure, by all of us who grew up on Lawnside Rd. Know that we all grieve with you at this time. He was a huge part of growing up on Lawnside. Always sitting on the step watching over us and I will always remember him in the big black chair in the living room watching tv. Mr "Wink" will be so missed.
Michael McGowan
November 4, 2009
Joanne, Bill, Jodie & Geri,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's death. He was a great man, friend, and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
With love and sympathy,
Mike and Thelma McGowan and Family
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