Joseph Domenico

1934 ∼ 2021

Joseph Domenico, 86, of Sour Lake, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, in Beaumont, Texas.

Funeral services will be on Friday, January 29, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Born in Beaumont, Texas on October 6, 1934, he was the son of Peter Domenico and Mary (Tortoris) Domenico. Joseph was a loving husband and father. He was drafted into the United States Army on September 20, 1956 and proudly served his country. After the Army, Joseph went on to become a Captain in the City of Beaumont Fire Department and retired after 25 years of service. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. Joseph enjoyed learning new hobbies and crafts. He loved to play golf, the guitar, woodworking, and studying the meanings of the bible. Joseph was a kind and generous man who never met a stranger. His smile lit up every room he walked into and the world will be a little less bright without him. Joseph will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter Domenico and Mary (Tortoris) Domenico.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Judy (Clements) Domenico; children, Cindy Monroe and her husband Scott of Kemah, Texas, Cheryl Nowell and her husband Sidney of Beaumont, Texas, Dana Harris and her husband Len of Cairo, Illinois, and Angie Domenico of Sour Lake, Texas; grandchildren, Casey, Lauren, Cole, Tanner, Cody, Lawrence, and Zoe; 4 great-grandchildren; and his brother Johnny Domenico.

Serving as pallbearers will be, Tanner Eaves, Colby Eaves, Cody Holder, Lawrence Griffin, Riley Jordan, and Kendal Jordan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org

Condolences

Scott January 29, 2021
Thank you Joe Joe for being the best father-in-law I could ever ask for and allowing me to be the husband of your beautiful daughter, Cindy. I miss you dearly and will always remember you the rest of my life. Rest in peace Joe. You did a great job. We are all proud of you. God bless the families left behind. We will see you soon. Scott
Marlene Meinscher January 28, 2021
So sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. Judy, I’m praying for comfort for you and your family. Love, Marlene Crabbe Meinscher
Anonymous January 28, 2021
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Anonymous January 28, 2021
Ocean Breeze Spray was purchased for the family of Joseph Domenico.
Collin Hext January 27, 2021
So sorry to learn of Jo Jo's passing. I enjoyed spending many shifts with him at Station 7 early in my career but near the end of his. He welcomed me and I loved his sense of humor. It was my pleasure in knowing him. Remembering him always with a laugh and a smile!! Collin Hext
Dr. Robert Courville January 27, 2021
Judy, sorry to learn of Joe passing. I remember our days of French high basketball and how good he was. Joe was a good friend over the years always had a great smile that could light up the room! I know he is with God and and his smile is bigger than ever. Glenda and I will keep you in our prayers.
Donna Harris January 27, 2021
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Anonymous January 27, 2021
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Joseph Domenico.
Cheryl Anne Nowell January 27, 2021
There are so many precious memories that we shared. The one that stands apart was in 1975 when I had just woke up from my back surgery. He was at my beside crying when he said, "I wish with all my heart that I could change places with you". He was the most unselfish man I've ever known. I love you, Daddy thank you for all the wonderful years together. Your ever loving daughter, Cheryl
Anonymous January 27, 2021
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Anonymous January 27, 2021
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Claybar Funeral Home January 27, 2021
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