Having Saint Joseph's Day pastries on Saint Joseph's Day
Missing you Joe aka "Mel"
Hope you are enjoying a pastry in Heaven 
"Mel & Melina"

I send my most heartfelt condolences to Joe’s family. He was an awesome coworker and awesome person at that. 
For the short time of knowing Joe he made a everlasting impact on me I will take his teachings with me in the learning alongside him working at Advent Mt. Dora. I am sorry to hear of his loss. May god continue to hold the family strong in this difficult time.
My prayers and respect go out to Joe and his family. 
-Monica Rocha, MA

I met Joe several years ago when he was finishing his APP internship at Mt. Dora.  Ultimately, I hired him into that practice knowing that he was such a special person with so much to give to our patients.  His smile would light up the room, he was always so positive, and one of the most compassionate individuals I have met.  
He was certainly one of a kind and I very much enjoyed working with him.

I am so sorry to hear of his loss.  A bright light in the world snuffed out way to soon.  I am devastated as I'm sure you are but would not have wanted him to suffer. 

Please accept my condolences for your loss.  May he RIP and his memory live on in your hearts.  

-Diane Ostrander

My coworker and I both saw Joe at the Mount Dora Clinic and were sad when he left the facility.  We loved having him treat us.  To hear this news now, our hearts are broken for the family.  He was our favorite Nurse Practitioner, thankful that he was the one who treated us. 

Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends.  He will be missed by many I am sure.

Carrie and Lauren at Eustis Memorial Library

We met Joe when he and his family Amy, Christopher, Ava and Abby moved next door to us in Belle Meade.  I remember the first time I met Joe, a big friendly guy with a bigger smile and infectious laugh, and as we learned when we got to know him, a big heart.  How could you not like Joe.  Joe was the same age as our youngest son who lives in Phoenix.
My fondest memory of Joe was when he would come over in the morning for coffee.  We would sit and talk about nothing in particular, but I always felt better after he left. I knew he cared. If we hadn’t seen him for a while he would sometimes drop over after work, often still in his flight uniform. He always had time for us even though he was so busy with work, family, teaching and taking classes. He often talked about his goals of finishing school and moving on to a better job which he eventually did.  I could really relate to the effort he was putting in since when I attended college, I was married, had 3 children and was working full time.  I was so proud of Joe and he was so happy when he finally finished and got the job, he had work so hard for.
We had an RV and would bring it and park in front of the house to load for a trip. Joe would come over and ask if he could help and talk about how he would like to do the same someday. We would often be gone as long as nine months but Joe always insisted, he would watch the house and take care of the pool for us even as busy as he was. There were times that Joe would appear to be angry with us.  That was when we were home and Jan or I were out working in the yard’. We would get the same lecture each time, “You and Gary don’t need to out here working in the yard, I can help you or I can do that for you”.  Joe was sincere, he would often just pitch in and help us finish.  We knew how busy he was, but he still made time for us. On Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or other special days, he would appear at the door with flowers or goodies to brighten our day.  We love you Joe! 


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Joseph Patrick Fazekas

September 13, 1968 – July 30, 2023

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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