Joseph Raymond Lombardi

Joe was born October 31st 1963 in Pontiac Michigan. Joe was the son of Joan Gibbons and Ray Lombardi. The family moved to Escanaba Michigan in 1971 and he graduated from Escanaba HS in 1982.

Joe married Barbara McHugh in 1988 and they moved to Las Vegas, where they had a son, Vincent, in 1990. Joe was an equipment mechanic for over 30 years. He enjoyed taking cruises, playing card and dice games with his family and friends. He also enjoyed football and was a devoted fan to the Kansas City Chiefs; his love for football also led to a fierce competitive spirit for fantasy football. Joe is survived by his son Vincent Lombardi, ex-wife and friend Barbara, mother Joan Gibbons, brother Vincent, and sisters Toni Craig and Cyndy Pouliot as well as many nieces and nephews.

ROLE OF A FATHER

The role of a father is hard to define; It can’t be summed up in one simple line. He’s someone you’ve looked up to all of your life; and he’s always there when you need advice. He’s a mentor, a teacher, an instiller of goals; In the play of life, a father has many roles. He’s a provider, disciplinary, a “Jack” of all trades; and he’s always quite proud of the family he’s made. He is someone that shares your thoughts, your ideas and dreams; and you know that he’d help you achieve them at any means. As a child he was king of your castle, ruler of your land; and sometimes he ruled with an iron hand. But he always had time to help, no project too big or too small; and he was always around to pick you up,

whenever you happened to “fall” All of those memories, plus the ones in the making; are always in your heart for the taking. For a father is not just someone wise with advise to lend; he is also a close and loving friend.