Albert Joseph Obituary

Just found this obituary quite a few years after the fact (2023). Sorry to learn of Al's passing. Al gave me my first job in the automotive publishing business way back in 1979 as tech editor of Motor Service magazine (later became editor). Opening that door for me lead to a 40 year career as an automotive tech writer and editor. Thank you Al.

Didn't have the pleasure of meeting him but I have heard so many wonderful things about him. I know he will be missed. God bless.

Work for your dad during the 1980's. Moved from Detroit to become Publisher of Jobber @ Warehouse Executive working for Dad and the equally wonderful, Bob Yarbrough.

He was my mentor and idol who was instrumental in my coming to the greatest city in America, Chicago.

He was the most important man in my life along side my own dad, father-in-law and oldest brother.

A truely wonderful and caring man.

Dear Joannah, Janelle, Rochelle and George, Mom just told me of your Dad's passing. It is just so hard losing a parent. The loss of my Dad, Dave Baz in 1994 is still a painful memory. Our Fraternity Aunts and Uncles mean so much to us Kappa Chi Kids. You have my deepest sympathy and compassion. Judy

Dear Joseph Family

You have my sympathies for your loss. What a great life! I have vivid memories of your dad and my father [Nick Darah] especially with their involvement with ALSAC. I can still recall my visit to your home...in particular "the hunting room!"
Memory eternal!

Sincerely,

George Darah

Dear Rosemary, George and family,
We are saddened by the loss of a man of such great character, intelligence, passion and charity. We loved him dearly and we will always hold his memories close as we remember him with love and respect. We love you and are here for you in any way needed. You continue to be in our prayers. I (Corrine) will always remember the good times we had together with Al and my husband, George.

To the Family of Al Joseph,
Our Deepest Sympathy to a Great Man! My Dad was his Kappa Chi Brother, (Joe Deeb), passed in 1975.
God be with all of you in your great loss!

Dear Janelle and Joseph Family ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will light a candle tonight.
Find comfort in the fond memories you have of your beloved Dad.
Hugs......

Dear Joseph Family,

My name is Chris Wilusz and I am the son of Lou Wilusz who was a dear friend and supplier to Al while he was at AP Parts. I personally remember Al when he was heading up Hunter Publishing and I was invited to the Stranahan Theater to see Lena Horne. Al used to tell me how he bounced me on his knee when I was little. I am now 55. I truly know how it is to loose someone close. My parents passed away many years ago.

My deepest sympathy.

Dear Rosemary and Family....Our deepest sympathy on your loss. In May 1964 Al hired me as an Ad Guy for AP Parts, Toledo, Ohio.In those early Goerlich years AL gracefully introduced my wife Gwenn and I into the art and joy of Lebanese Foods plus many other of life's treasures.
May he rest in peace.

Tom & Gwenn Thibert

Janelle and Family of Al Joseph,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father's legacy is one that included saving the lives of children. Our Kathleen is alive because of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, to which we owe a debt of gratitude to Danny Thomas, his friends and co-founders.....your father. May the wonderful memories you have of times spent with your dad - sustain you and keep you. God bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Joseph Family,
The fraternity brothers have been talking to each other a lot this week with the loss of their brother Al. Your dad touched a lot of lives, as I'm sure you know, and it couldn't have been easy to see such a dynamic man sidelined. My own dear mom passed away last month from complications of dementia. I felt a release of happiness for her, although my dad has missed her terribly. May God bless all the kindnesses that your dad has shown all of us through the years. Memory eternal.
Susan (George) Murphy and Family
Daughter of Buddy George (brother of Dalour)

Joannah, Janelle, George and Rochelle,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know what your going through since we just buried our mother less than a month ago. We're never ready to give them up even though we know it's time. I remember your dad fondly and I loved his safari stories and the room in your home where he kept all his hunting things. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Give Aunt Rosemary my love. Chris (Mercurio) Jones

Dear Aunt Rosemary, Joannah, Janelle, George, & Rochelle,
We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Uncle Al. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Renee (Restivo)Potter, Rick and daughter Gina.

Aunt RoseMary,Rochelle,Janelle, George and Joannah
Our hearts go out to all of you. My father loved your dad just like a brother. He touch many lives.
Contact me when you can. Uncle Richard has my number.
All my love, Kelly George-Fingerle and Family

Janelle and the Joseph Family,

It's been almost 30 years since I worked for your dad in Chicago and Des Plaines. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

To the family of Albert Joseph:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.