Joseph P Fournier, 90 passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019.
His wife and son were by his side when he went home to be with his heavenly family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Shrine of the Little Flower high school. He joined the Army and served during the Korean war. He returned home at the end of his enlistment and began his 39 year career at General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan.
He retired and moved to Arizona in 1986. He spent his retirement years playing softball and many rounds of golf. He was very proud of his documented 5 hole in ones on various golf courses.
He also enjoyed traveling throughout the southwest part of the country and enjoyed many cruises – especially the one through the Panama Canal.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Elner. His son Edward (Kathie) of Fort Myers, FL, Grandchildren Michelle Fournier; Edward II (Mary) of Michigan and his sister-in-law Helen Nelson. Also by his step-children, Skip, Nancy, Jeanne and Ron.
A funeral mass will be at All Saints Catholic Church at 10:00 AM on October 28, 2019.
Burial will be a private service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.
Dad – you were my favorite father-in-law. Oh that’s right you were my only one, but you knew how much I loved you. Even if you didn’t feed me dinner on Friday nights 😁when I lived with you while your son was in Vietnam. We had a special bond. RIP with God and the rest of your heavenly family.
Edward sincere sympathy on the passing of your father.
Grandpa Joe…you are in my heart and every time that I have ice cream, I will think of you! Loved how you loved, cared for my Grandma…Peace be with you…love forever!
Joe you are one of the finest gentlemen I have ever known. You were a pleasure to work with but more so, a wonderful friend to be with. Thank you for the many laughs and memories. Rest in peace dear friend.
Kelly