Joseph "Joe" Luis Garcia Sr.'s Obituary
On May 24th, 2018 at 9:24 p.m. a beloved Husband, Father, Godfather, Uncle, Son, Godson, Grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, Joseph Luis Garcia Sr., went home to be with our Heavenly Father. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23, 1982. Joseph, also known as Joe, the G.O.A.T, The Captain, just to name a few, was always the life of the party. He could bring laughter to any situation and enlighten the dullness in anyone’s day. He had a vibrant smile that could never be forgotten. Joe was very passionate about family and friends. His most memorable moments were spent with the people he loved and that was true joy for him. He touched the lives of so many that came in his life by his words of encouragement and affirmation, his modeling of commitment and dedication to his family and friends, his marriage, his role as a father, his job, his goals and self-improvements. He had a heart to give generously to those who needed it. The G.O.A.T loved Sunday basketball games with the guys. I’m sure for Joe, it wasn’t about the love or competitiveness of the sport, but the time spent with his friends that he greatly appreciated. Joe would speak of vacations to come and how he wanted to travel more with the family. One of his fondest memories was the cruise. The Captain bought so much fun and joy that day to all who joined him on that Conga dance line. The love shared and memories made with Joseph Luis Garcia Sr. will live on in our hearts forever.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 13 years Chandra Garcia, his wonderfully made children: Kimora Marie Garcia, Joseph Lee Garcia Jr., Chanel Carmen Garcia; Mother: Dina Prestopine and husband Angelo; siblings: Jessica Ghoumari and husband Badre, Laura Pierrelus and husband Joel, and Cynthia Johnson and husband Louis; Godparents: Rocky and Angela Mohamed, and Godson: Khaleel Mohamed; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday June 1, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Garden 11005 N. US Hwy 301 Thonotosassa FL 33592. A Funeral will be held Saturday June 2, 2018 at 11 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 9715 N. 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The family then invites everyone back to Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens for a second visitation from 1-3pm after the funeral mass.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
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