Joseph Huckestein
– November 13, 2014
Joseph Huckestein
Joseph Huckestein, 90, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014.
The battles are over for my friend Joe Huckestein, a 90-year-old Marine. Joe volunteered at 17 years of age for the Marine Corps and fought his way through the landings on four islands in the Pacific. He received four service stars, a Presidential Citation, a Navy Citation and numerous other awards, culminating in the Bronze Star for conspicuous bravery under fire and saving the lives of fellow squad members.
My prayers and thoughts are with his longtime partner Diana Ackland and his loving family. Semper Fi!
In March, I had the great privilege and honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies for Joe’s Life Celebration and birthday. The presentation included the ceremonial presentation of the colors, a flag-folding and, of course, the traditional birthday cake that looked like a forest fire. BTW, Joe could still wear his original uniform. Sharing moments like this are one of the greatest benefits I have received from public speaking. I consider it an honor to preside over memorial services for my fallen comrades — but to be a part of a program like that one, truly a celebration of life, is my favorite activity.
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2014/11/flag-in-color.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8480" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2014/11/flag-in-color-150x150.jpg" alt="flag-in-color" width="150" height="150" /></a>It would be special if you are reading this, for you to say a final word of thanks to this man who served his country well and honor this patriot as a way of thanking all vets.
He is survived by his significant other of 19 years, Diana Ackland; daughter Sandra L. Ellwood; son Joseph M. Huckestein; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother Gilbert Huckestein; and sister Marlyn B. On Diana’s side Joe is survived by son-in-law Neal Kelly (Sandi); and sisters Mary Ware and Dolores Kelley.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.
Joseph Huckestein, 90, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014.
The battles are over for my friend Joe Huckestein, a 90-year-old Marine. Joe volunteered at 17 years of age for the Marine Corps and fought his way through the landings on four islands in the Pacific. He received four service stars, a Presidential Citation, a Navy Citation and numerous other awards, culminating in the Bronze Star for conspicuous bravery under fire and saving the lives of fellow squad members.
My prayers and thoughts are with his longtime partner Diana Ackland and his loving family. Semper Fi!
In March, I had the great privilege and honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies for Joe’s Life Celebration and birthday. The presentation included the ceremonial presentation of the colors, a flag-folding and, of course, the traditional birthday cake that looked like a forest fire. BTW, Joe could still wear his original uniform. Sharing moments like this are one of the greatest benefits I have received from public speaking. I consider it an honor to preside over memorial services for my fallen comrades — but to be a part of a program like that one, truly a celebration of life, is my favorite activity.
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2014/11/flag-in-color.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8480" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2014/11/flag-in-color-150x150.jpg" alt="flag-in-color" width="150" height="150" /></a>It would be special if you are reading this, for you to say a final word of thanks to this man who served his country well and honor this patriot as a way of thanking all vets.
He is survived by his significant other of 19 years, Diana Ackland; daughter Sandra L. Ellwood; son Joseph M. Huckestein; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brother Gilbert Huckestein; and sister Marlyn B. On Diana’s side Joe is survived by son-in-law Neal Kelly (Sandi); and sisters Mary Ware and Dolores Kelley.
The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Zipperer’s Funeral Home.