Obituary
Joseph DeFeo , age 45, passed on March 26, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Nancy J. DeFeo, brothers, Paul DeFeo, Jr., Nicholas DeFeo and his wife, Nicole, Dominick DeFeo and Louis DeFeo, daughter, Destiny DeFeo Young, nephew, Nicholas DeFeo, Jr., nieces, Kayla, Brianna and Bella DeFeo. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Nicholas DeFeo, Sr.
Joseph was the second born of the five DeFeo brothers. Joseph was not only a brother, he was first and foremost a son, a father, an uncle and a lifelong true friend to so many. He was also the family standup comic, he was loud and he was funny telling family stories when we were all together, of course he would always elaborate a bit each and every time he told the same stories. Joseph lived his life through a lens of determination and was always pushing through the next hurdle, the next challenge. Joseph’s strength of character and pure determination inspired all who took the time to know him. His talent for sales coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit which fueled his passion and carried him through the difficult times in life. Joseph was a force of nature and physical strength both mind and body until his last day on earth. Never once did he ever complain during this last battle. He will forever be missed by his heartbroken family. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 am, Saturday March 27, 2021 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church New Smyrna Beach, Fl
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Just Joe cropped up close from that photo :)
I was really sad when we all went our separate ways.
But Joe was unforgettable his larger than life voice and personality was the reason we got along so well and he was so funny and such a loyal friend he would give you the shirt off his back or back you up at the drop of a hat.
I remember the times when we would go out on the town the funny pickup lines he used to say …” But you know I love you”, “Do your feet hurt? Cause you just fallen from heaven” , “If I controlled the alphabet Id put “U” and “I” together”, such good memories and times…
Im the one in the red shirt black bandana, and also in the picture below posted by Jen in the Red bandana.
RIP my good friend.
Matt C.
Childhood Friends
Mike, Me, Frankie, Christian, Jay, and Joe
We are saddened by Joseph leaving you. We know you will miss him more than words can say. Only Jesus can give you peace that surpasses understanding. We pray, in time, your hurting hearts will be healed, though we know you will never be the same.
In memory of your beloved,
Scott and Carole Kemper
Joseph and his childhood friends at a reunion for his birthday weekend this past February
Joseph and Nicole, Nick’s wife at his birthday party. Nicole truly was a sister to him all these many years and she means her sister to all her husband’s brothers in the true meaning of the word sister
We are so sorry , there are no words to take the pain away. Jesus can give us peace knowing that jo is not suffering and Is with the lord . Jo was one of a kind and that’s what made him so special. We love all of you
Joseph and Destiny last summer wow !! I can see the joy in his face that big smile
Joseph with his nieces on his birthday this past February
Comfort and peace be with all family and friends.... cant really say friends, because everyone was family to you! Glad we were able to catch up recently... Fly high JoJo
All my love,
Dolly
You are soaring with the angels now and in no more pain. Although the selfishness in all of us wanted you here forever, your body just couldn’t anymore. I am so glad we exchanged texts and shared our fears together. May you Rest In Peace my handsome cousin. Until we meet again love your cousin Denise
Love always,
Dolly
Joseph photos with the family and friends
Our sincerest sympathy at the loss of your son, your dad, your brother, brother-in-law, and uncle!
We knew Joseph through his mom. We knew him to be the young man who walked right up to you, greeted you and introduced himself! We knew a very polite and gracious young man who was grateful for anything done for him! Even towards the end, Joseph was trying to help Elizabeth get a cart from the condo garage and still greeting us with a smile and hug!!
We are ever so sorry for your loss! The Foley’s (Carl, Franky and Elizabeth)
In our hearts you will live forever, and will always be remembered as the charmer with a hearth of gold, always funny, and a true friend to all. We were so blessed to have you in our lives as our friend/brother. It is a honor and the memories will never fade because you always have been bigger and louder than life. Rest easy Joey
Joe & Stephanie “Graham” Brown
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet son. I think and pray for you often and know that Christ is holding him close, next to the warmth of His Sacred heart. Please call me for anything you need.
Love,
Mary Ann
Our Lady Star of the Sea
9 am Mass