February 24, 1920 - February 03, 2012
Joseph America of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at his residence on Friday, February 03, 2012. Joe was born on February 24, 1920 in Washington, DC, and attended McKinley Tech High School. He was stationed in Okinawa with the 1113th Engineer Construction Group during World War II. After the war he settled with his family in Prince Georges County, MD and was a Master Tool and Die Maker at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He moved with his family to Prince Frederick in 1977.
He loved to spend time fishing, crabbing and boating with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father. When his beloved wife Minnie died in 1974, he retired from his job and assumed the role of parenting the seven of his fourteen children that were still living at home.
(Rausch Funeral Home)
February 24, 1920 - February 03, 2012
Joseph America of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at his residence on Friday, February 03, 2012. Joe was born on February 24, 1920 in Washington, DC, and attended McKinley Tech High School. He was stationed in Okinawa with the 1113th Engineer Construction Group during World War II. After the war he settled with his family in Prince Georges County, MD and was a Master Tool and Die Maker at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He moved with his family to Prince Frederick in 1977.
He loved to spend time fishing, crabbing and boating with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father. When his beloved wife Minnie died in 1974, he retired from his job and assumed the role of parenting the seven of his fourteen children that were still living at home.
(Rausch Funeral Home)
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