Joe was born October 20, 1934, in Shanghai China. He immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1967 with is new wife, Cathy, and eleven month old daughter, Bernie. In 1973 Joe’s family grew to include a son, Michael. Over the years Joe built a successful career and business in insurance.
Joe was a dedicated member of St. Theresa’s Parish congregation for over 50 years, playing music on the organ for many masses and celebrations. His passion for adventure and travel has led Joe to spend time on six of the world’s continents.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy. He is survived by his daughter, Bernie (Kenton) Robinson, son Michael (Nicole) Chow, and grandchildren, Jerome, Natalie and Evangeline; his brother in Montreal, Anthony and his sister, Susan in Shanghai; and many nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Family and friends and others whose lives Joe touched are invited to St. Theresa’s Parish, 5146 Laurel St., Burnaby, BC, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 10:30am for a Catholic mass, followed by a reception in the church. Burial will be close by at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at 1:15pm.
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