Michael R. Joseph

MILFORD NECK - Michael R. Joseph, known by his friends as Jo Jo, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, from complications of brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family and many friends. Michael was born Nov. 4, 1976 in Milford. He was a volunteer at the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, where he started as a Jr. Member at the age of 14. Currently he was Chief Engineer. He was also a volunteer for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charity Lodge in Laurel and volunteered his time at their annual haunted house fundraiser. He enjoyed hunting, stock car racing and building and driving demolition derby cars, and spending time with his family and many friends. Michael was a kind hearted, giving, loving person with a big heart. He is survived by his mother, Janet Joseph of Milton; father and stepmother, Rufus and Barbara Joseph of Lewes; a son, John Michael Joseph of Milford; a brother, Brian Joseph and his wife Bobbie of Lewes; a stepbrother, Mark Parks of Lewes; maternal grandparents, Walter and Lillian Wilkerson of Milford; a niece, Brianna Joseph of Lewes; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many very good friends. Funeral Services with full fireman's honors will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.