Joseph “Joe” Pikul, 93, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. Joe was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Polish immigrants. He met and married his wife of 67 years, Jean, in 1950.
Joe retired as a welder for Digital Computers, where he worked for over 20 years. He was a member of Warwick United Church of Christ.
Joe never met a stranger, had an exceptional work ethic and worked until he was 88 years old. He loved working with his hands, enjoyed anything related to sci-fi, especially Star Trek, and was an avid stamp collector.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; son, David; brother, Karl; and parents.
He is survived by his daughters, Carol A. Patterson (Stas) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Barbara J. Harvey (Stephen) of Newport News; grandchildren, Shannon L. Patterson of Massachusetts, Shane D. Patterson (Sasha) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Angela Harvey (partner, Scott) of Gloucester; great-grandson, Colin Patterson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Tanesha Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Iris Torres and Eva Bostic for the care they provided while Joseph was at his home.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Peninsula Funeral Home followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any contributions by made to Warwick United Church of Christ, 10 Matoaka Lane, Newport News, VA 23606.
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