Joseph E. Fuse

Joseph E. Fuse, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Health Hospice Center, Port Orange, FL on Sunday November 29, 2015.

Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Felix Fuse and Theresa (nee Aimone) on August 8, 1924. He was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Betty (nee Beebe).

Upon retirement from the Rainbow Bakery in August 1986 he relocated to Port Orange, Florida. Both Joe and Betty enjoyed their retirement years spending time at the beach, golf courses and the year around Florida attractions. He was a veteran of World War II, serving oversees in the U. S. Navy and was a life long member of the VFW in Joliet, Illinois. He is best described by his family as a loving, caring, and supportive man that was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Joe was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Angelo (Mary) Fuse and Victor (Mabel) Fuse.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; two daughters, Sharon (Richard) McGinty of Beavercreek, OH and Pamela (Frank) Pavlich of Port Orange, FL; three grandchildren, Dawn McGinty, Heather (Ronald McDonald) McGinty, and Greg (Kathy) Pavlich; four great grandchildren, Patrick Clark, Kyle Clark, Hanna Clark and Nicklas (Hope) Pavlich; as well as numerous nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Joseph’s life will begin with a Mass of Christian Burial held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Port Orange, Florida on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Interment with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Veterans Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at a later date. Per Joseph’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.