Joseph M. Chao Sr.

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Joseph Chao Obituary

CHAO, Joseph M. Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005. Born September 24, 1931, in the Palmetto Beach area of Tampa. He is survived by his wife, Lily; three daughters, Linda Hinze and husband John, Sonya Harris and husband Norman, and Dolores Lasso and husband Diego; a son, Joseph M. Chao Jr.; two sisters, Carmen Murray and Norma Warner; and seven grandchildren, Marcus and Matthew Hinze, Joseph M. Chao III, Cory and Alex Harris, and Alexandra and Diego Lasso. Mr. Chao attended Jefferson High School and the University of Tampa, and received his master's degree from the University of Florida. He was an educator and dean at West Tampa Junior High School. Next he entered government service at the Neighborhood Service Centers and the Hillsborough County Hospital Welfare Board. He was an assistant county administrator and served as director of Program and Budget Development. He also served on the board of the Hillsborough County Expressway Authority. He was an avid hunter and a member of Blue Bayuo Hunting Club. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to the time of services at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 19, at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

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Published by TBO.com from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Chao

13 Entries

Dorothy Sierra/San Juan

December 13, 2005

Dear Mrs. Chao and family,

I attended Phillip Shore Elementary/Junior High School, Class of 1955. Mr. Chao was a most motivating teacher. We were fortunate to have had him as our teacher.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dorothy and Ed San Juan

Joseph Chao III

December 10, 2005

This was my Grandfather, or Nanu as I called him. I loved him very much and he always was there, always made my laugh, and made any time a great time. He was open and understanding to all things and was a good friend and teacher of many things on top of being my grandfather. I am gonna miss him a whole lot, but I know he is with god and at peace. I love you Nanu!

Gerald Perez

December 1, 2005

I have just learned of Joe Chao's passing. I had the honor of being taught Algebra by him at Philip Shore Jr. High. He recuited me to work with him in the Welfare Dept.in 1964. He was a fine man. It was a blessing to have known him.

Deb Alwi (KCCS, Inc.)

November 18, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.

Rita Rodriguez

November 18, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Chao's

family. Joe Chao was my homeroom

teacher at Philip Shore in 1955.

He is not forgotten, he was a great guy and I enjoyed having him for a

teacher. May he RIP.

Christy Supp

November 18, 2005

Mr. Chao, I appreciate having had the opportunity to work for you for a number of years at the County. Thank you for hiring me. I will always respect your knowlege and courtesy and constantly remember your guidance and patience. May you rest in peace . . . .

Gerald Cavallaro

November 18, 2005

To Joe, Jr. and Family: My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jim & Mary Lois Harris

November 18, 2005

Lily,so sorry to hear about Joe,our

prayers are with you and the family.

JUDY FERLITA (rover)

November 17, 2005

I worked for Joe for many years when he headed up the Program and Budget Development Department. He was always a fair boss. I remember always talking to Lily every afternoon when she would call to check in with Joe. Lily would talk to me about her job at Frayne. You are in my prayers. Take care,

Judy

Lan Tran

November 17, 2005

Dear Mrs. Lily Chao,

I would like to express my deep sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your loved one.

May GOD comfort you and yours during this time of sorrow.

My prayers are with you and yours.

Darren Alfonso

November 17, 2005

Joe was like family, like another Dad as were all members of the Blue Bayuo hunting club. He made me laugh all of my life. I am deeply sadened by his passing and will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with the family and his many, many friends.

Peggy Davidson

November 17, 2005

I am so sorry for you loss, my thoughts, love, and prayers are with you and your family

Love, Peggy

Stacy Cason

November 17, 2005

My condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

- Stacy

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