Joseph Wayne Minori's Obituary
Joseph Wayne Minori of Lakeland, Florida slipped into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Joe was born in Cold Spring, New York on April 29, 1975. Joe attended school in the Newburgh school district in New York.
Joe wore a lot of hats in his life. He served others as an EMT, but he also was in Ice Cream man, among other things. He also had a servant’s heart and began a non-profit called “Christina’s Helping Hands” that helped people in need.
He loved his girls June, Gina, and Jazmin, and was the self-proclaimed “Father Of Ther Year”. A joke that his daughters heartily indulged him in.
He also loved his church and was heavily engaged. He was an usher, a member of the choir, but where he received the most joy was his involvement in the Technical ministry where he excelled in just about every position; Camera operator, Robotic camera operator, graphics controller, video director and the list goes on and on.
Joe was a team player committed to the success of the entire team.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Klein.
He is survived by 2 sisters, Kim Minori and Christina Klein, 1 brother, Juan Nunez, 3 daughters, Gina, June, and Jazmin Minori, 4 grandsons, Derek Davis, Keith Kirby, Seth Perdue, and Jasper Fox and 1 granddaughter, Christina Watson
Joe is greatly loved and will be missed.
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