Joseph Whitely
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JOSEPH WHITELY, Joseph William Whitely age 81 passed away on November 30, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born on February 26, 1938 to Joseph and Mary Whitely in Cleveland, Ohio."Joe" graduated from St. Joseph's High School "Class of 1955". He married his true love, Carolyn Spehar, on June 13, 1959. They raised five children; Joe, Colleen, Michael, Duane and William. Joe followed his father into the railroad industry as a fireman and Engineer. However, he spent most of his career as an insurance underwriter for the United Transportation Union from where he retired. Joe's most important legacy was his love and care for his family. He showed his children and grandchildren what it was to be a Loving husband, Dad and Granddad. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We love you Dad.Joe is predeceased by; his loving wife Carolyn, his parents and his sister Peg Worden. He is survived by his children: Joe (Susan) Whitely of Elyria, OH. Colleen Hawley of Daytona Beach, FL. Michael (Linda) Whitely of Kerrville, TX. Duane (Michelle) Whitely of Avon Lake, OH. and William Whitely of Daytona Beach, FL. He is also survived by his Grandchildren; Joey, Joshua, Steven, Maria, Mathew, Chad, Danny, Abby, Reese, Jack, Morgan and Zac. Joe's legacy continues with eight Great Grandchildren and two more on the way. Joe is also survived by sisters: MaryJane Balaz (Andy)(d.) and Kathy Peters.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday January 4, 2020 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in North Ridgeville, OH. A Committal Service will follow immediately after in St. Peter's Cemetery. Donations maybe made in his memory to Kindred Hospice 1717 N. Clyde Morris Blvd #130 Daytona Beach, FL 32117.