Joseph DeAngelis Jr.

Joseph DeAngelis Jr. a long time resident of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe DeAngelis (Sosa). A well-respected business owner, Joseph was born April 12, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph Sr. and Derna Marie DeAngelis. He spent the first thirty-four years in New York before relocating to Houston. He attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn before heading off to the Armed Services. Upon his return, he began his work in the custom drapery industry and eventually took those skills with him to open his own custom drapery business in Houston, originally J & J Draperies and most recently Wholesale Custom Drapery Service. Joe had an eye for interior design and prided himself on the workmanship and product that he provided each of his costumers. He worked closely with many interior decorators over the years and was working up to five weeks ago when he was admitted to the hospital. Joseph had a love for life, God and family. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling jokes and stories. He loved to travel, go to restaurants, attend family functions and special events, or just relax with family and friends in great conversation. Everyone who knew Joe, loved him. He loved and was extremely proud of his very large family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James DeAngelis. In addition to Guadalupe his wife of 31 years, he is survived by his two daughters, Deirdre DeAngelis-D’Alessio (Edward D’Alessio) and Denise Vispisiano, three sons, Joseph DeAngelis III, Anthony DeAngelis and Christopher DeAngelis, sister Carol Grottola and brother-in-law Otto Grottola, sister-in-law Joyce DeAngelis, three stepdaughters, Lucette Galan (David Galan) and Cindy Hari (Sam Hari), Julie Caskey, five grandchildren, Allison Cipriano (Michael Cipriano), Joseph Ramirez, John Vispisiano, Franklin DeAngelis, Andrew D’Alessio, and Kai DeAngelis, five step-grandchildren, Amanda Morgan (Justin Morgan), Adrian Garcia (Deci Garcia), Aaron Garcia (Erika Garcia), Dominic Hari, Dorion Hari, three great grandchildren, Joseph Ramirez Jr., Vince Cipriano and Serena Cipriano, eight step-great grandchildren, Hannah Caskey, Corey Caskey, Trae Garcia, Savana Morgan, Zeth Garcia, Brooklyn Morgan, Hendrix Garcia, Angel Garcia, and a large number of nieces and nephews who he loved very much.

A memorial service will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:00am. Reception immediately following.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkwestheimer.com for the DeAngelis family.