Joseph N. "Joe" Bahman, 86, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was born May 15, 1928 to Joseph and Winaretta (Lincks) Bahman. Joe was a retired mechanical engineer for the City of New York. He was a member of B.P.O.E. West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard, honorably discharged in 1947. He was a parishioner of St. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church, Crystal River, Florida. Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores; son Bruce (Kathleen), Wisconsin; brother Robert, Naples, FL; much loved nephews and nieces and his beloved cats, Precious and Love. Mr. Bahman was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Ellen Bahman. Friends will be received on Sunday, Nov. 23, 214 from 1:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Mon., Nov. 24, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. from St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Crystal River, FL with Fr. Ryszard Stradomski, Celebrant. Interment will be private. www.wilderfuneral.com
