Born in Castle Rock Colorado on April 15, 1924, Joe was a true Native Coloradoan. He loved the mountains, camping, fishing, the Avalanche, but mostly HIS Denver Broncos. He graduated from Regis High School, was a radioman in the Navy during World War
II, and worked for Mountain Bell for 42 years. He was a founding member of St Pius X Catholic Church, and a Member of Aurora's Volunteer Fire Department before Aurora was annexed. He was a member of the Telecom Pioneers and did volunteer work with them for many years. He was a kind, gentle, spiritual man, and friends and family were very important to him. He had a great sense of humor, and his twinkly eyes, contagious laugh and smile will always be remembered.