In Memory Of
Joseph F. Roberts, Iii
1962
2015
Joseph F. Roberts, Iii
June 17, 1962 — December 12, 2015
Joe was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, June 17, 1962 (Father's Day) at 8:55 PM. He died in Lakewood, Colorado on Saturday December 12, 2015 during an afternoon nap.
A very assertive and demanding little guy - the nurses in the hospital where he was born took to calling him "Mr. Roberts".
His early years up to about 5 were in Calumet Park, Illinois.
Then we moved to the South Shore neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, followed by Blue Island, Illinois and later LaGrange, Illinois.
In Blue Island he discovered the guitar, through the Park District, and started a life long love affair with the guitar, specifically the bass guitar. He became a big fan of Pink Floyd, and so many other groups, all music in general. He was even a big fan of Andre Segovia and his classical guitar.
He attended Lyons Township High School, in LaGrange Illinois.
His early employment was on the floor of the stock exchange and the commodity exchange in Chicago as a runner, and he gradually moved up to broker/dealer.
He lived for a while in the western suburbs of Chicago, and married Debbie Grivetti. They subsequently moved to Tucson for about 20 years. After his time in Tucson, he moved to the Denver area, where he lived for some time with Sharolyn Riddle, until the time of his passing.
He and Shar volunteered many hours with the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colorado. He loved working with the animals, holding them and playing with them, and even adopting a couple of them.
Joe is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bobbie and Bill Molony of Lockport, Illinois. His sister, Jeanne Elizabeth Roberts and his niece Haley Elizabeth Roberts; his step-sister, Patricia Denise (Bob) Cletcher and nephews, Curtis Lee Bradley and Tyler James Bradley; His ex-wife, Debbie Roberts. His step-children Mellisa (Tom)Schultz and Billy (Char) Krefting. His aunts and uncles - James and Shirley McGillivray of Crestwood, Illinois, Judy and Chuck Gaines of Lockport, Illinois, Bobbi Gruwell of Arkansas & Minnesota and numerous cousins. He is also survived by his step sisters, Kim Molony Torres, and Maureen Molony of Lockport, Illinois, and nieces by marriage - Liz Amato, Caitlin Amato and Sarah Mathis.
Joe was predeceased by his grand parents: Joe and Rae Roberts and Fred and Irene Pachol; his father Joe Roberts II.; his uncle and aunt, Larry and Louise Pachol; and cousins James F. McGillivray IV, and Lawrence F. Pachol, Jr.
There will be a memorial service after the first of the year in Lockport, Illinois. The details have not been finalized yet.
Joe loved animals, especially big dogs and any size cats. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joe's name, to the Foothills Animal Shelter 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, CO 80401; or to an animal shelter of your choice.
To share a memory or leave a special condolence message for Joe's family, please visit the guestbook below.
A very assertive and demanding little guy - the nurses in the hospital where he was born took to calling him "Mr. Roberts".
His early years up to about 5 were in Calumet Park, Illinois.
Then we moved to the South Shore neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, followed by Blue Island, Illinois and later LaGrange, Illinois.
In Blue Island he discovered the guitar, through the Park District, and started a life long love affair with the guitar, specifically the bass guitar. He became a big fan of Pink Floyd, and so many other groups, all music in general. He was even a big fan of Andre Segovia and his classical guitar.
He attended Lyons Township High School, in LaGrange Illinois.
His early employment was on the floor of the stock exchange and the commodity exchange in Chicago as a runner, and he gradually moved up to broker/dealer.
He lived for a while in the western suburbs of Chicago, and married Debbie Grivetti. They subsequently moved to Tucson for about 20 years. After his time in Tucson, he moved to the Denver area, where he lived for some time with Sharolyn Riddle, until the time of his passing.
He and Shar volunteered many hours with the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colorado. He loved working with the animals, holding them and playing with them, and even adopting a couple of them.
Joe is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bobbie and Bill Molony of Lockport, Illinois. His sister, Jeanne Elizabeth Roberts and his niece Haley Elizabeth Roberts; his step-sister, Patricia Denise (Bob) Cletcher and nephews, Curtis Lee Bradley and Tyler James Bradley; His ex-wife, Debbie Roberts. His step-children Mellisa (Tom)Schultz and Billy (Char) Krefting. His aunts and uncles - James and Shirley McGillivray of Crestwood, Illinois, Judy and Chuck Gaines of Lockport, Illinois, Bobbi Gruwell of Arkansas & Minnesota and numerous cousins. He is also survived by his step sisters, Kim Molony Torres, and Maureen Molony of Lockport, Illinois, and nieces by marriage - Liz Amato, Caitlin Amato and Sarah Mathis.
Joe was predeceased by his grand parents: Joe and Rae Roberts and Fred and Irene Pachol; his father Joe Roberts II.; his uncle and aunt, Larry and Louise Pachol; and cousins James F. McGillivray IV, and Lawrence F. Pachol, Jr.
There will be a memorial service after the first of the year in Lockport, Illinois. The details have not been finalized yet.
Joe loved animals, especially big dogs and any size cats. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joe's name, to the Foothills Animal Shelter 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, CO 80401; or to an animal shelter of your choice.
To share a memory or leave a special condolence message for Joe's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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