Haskins, Joseph Michael, 79, passed away March 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital, Lutz, Florida. He was born in Tampa on September 5, 1941 to William Thomas and Josephine Haskins. Joe owned and operated Joe Haskins Bicycle Shop where he was known for his honesty and care for children who needed bike repairs. He was a person who believed strongly in community outreach. Joe received awards from the police Department and the City of Tampa, for keeping his business in the Tampa Heights neighborhood when others had moved. Joe attended Sacred Heart Academy for elementary and Mary Help of Christians Trade School for mechanics where he mastered bicycle repair work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Josephine Haskins; wife Dorothy Zigmont Haskins; son, Kenneth Haskins; siblings, Jo Ann H. Cimino, William Thomas Haskins, Jr., James Haskins.
Survivors include his loving wife, Michelle C. Haskins; children, Garrett Haskins, Sharon Nicholson, Carol Jean Wingard, Steven Haskins, Margaret Jo Connor and Brittany Calonge; siblings, Bernadette Balkum, Sister Mary Haskins, Loretta (David) Cimino; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be led by Fr. Steve Dumais, SDB, Mary Help of Christians Parish, 11 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa. Interment to follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
