Robert G. Joseph
May 8, 1923 – February 28, 2024
Robert G. Joseph, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Riverhead, New York, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Palm Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sun City Center, Florida. He was 100 years young.
Bob was born on May 8, 1923, in Aurora, Illinois, to Robert H. And Elizabeth (Casper) Joseph. Survivors include his three children, Robert, Jr. (Virginia), Charles and Diane M. Stuke; seven grandchildren, Jennifer O’Boyle (John), Jaqueline Barczak (David), Jeannine Joseph, Beth Koroleski (Beau Culpepper), Robert G. Joseph III (Ashley), Cori Fife (Ezra) and Kacie Zebrowski (David); 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Helen, in 2019; his parents; his siblings, Marion Kramer, Donald Joseph, Bernard Joseph and Gene Joseph; and his sons-in-law, W. Bruce Stuke and Robert Lanieri.
Bob proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He was stationed in Camp Upton, New York, where he would meet his wife, Helen, while on maneuvers on her family farm in Calverton, New York. After the war, he returned to Long Island to marry and raise his family.
Bob was in farm sales equipment, beginning his career at Kroemer & Sons in Riverhead, NY; Island Ford Tractor Sales, Calverton, NY; and retiring from Tryac Farm Sales in Riverhead, NY.
In May of 2023, Bob celebrated his 100th birthday at the Renaissance Country Club in Sun City Center with his family and friends. He remembered all those that attended, reminiscing with them and was honored to have them all with him to celebrate. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.
Bob was born on May 8, 1923, in Aurora, Illinois, to Robert H. And Elizabeth (Casper) Joseph. Survivors include his three children, Robert, Jr. (Virginia), Charles and Diane M. Stuke; seven grandchildren, Jennifer O’Boyle (John), Jaqueline Barczak (David), Jeannine Joseph, Beth Koroleski (Beau Culpepper), Robert G. Joseph III (Ashley), Cori Fife (Ezra) and Kacie Zebrowski (David); 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Helen, in 2019; his parents; his siblings, Marion Kramer, Donald Joseph, Bernard Joseph and Gene Joseph; and his sons-in-law, W. Bruce Stuke and Robert Lanieri.
Bob proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. He was stationed in Camp Upton, New York, where he would meet his wife, Helen, while on maneuvers on her family farm in Calverton, New York. After the war, he returned to Long Island to marry and raise his family.
Bob was in farm sales equipment, beginning his career at Kroemer & Sons in Riverhead, NY; Island Ford Tractor Sales, Calverton, NY; and retiring from Tryac Farm Sales in Riverhead, NY.
In May of 2023, Bob celebrated his 100th birthday at the Renaissance Country Club in Sun City Center with his family and friends. He remembered all those that attended, reminiscing with them and was honored to have them all with him to celebrate. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.