Joe was a Veteran (Army) 1969-1971 – in Colorado Springs/Fort Carson. Joe was the chair of the fund-raising committee at St. Joseph’s for many years, volunteering his time and efforts, helping to raise over $1.2 million to build the new Parish Resource Center. He also volunteered for the United Way and the University of Dayton, raising money for those organizations as well. He was described by many as a “Class Act".