Joseph Joe P. Ippolito Jr.

Joseph P. Ippolito Jr. “Joe,” passed away Friday morning , March 15, 2013 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Naval Academy in Pine Beach, N.J. He moved to San Antonio in 1948 and attended Trinity University. In 1951, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and served as Sergeant in Korea with the combat artillery unit. He returned to San Antonio and graduated earning his BS Degree in Economics at Trinity, he also attended grad school. Joe was employed with the Hick’s Company from 1958 to 1988 and worked part time with Finelines Flooring and Designs. He was member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes for 40 years. Joe is survived by daughters, Ann Heath and husband Martin, Jenny Hair and husband Richard; son, Tony Ippolito and wife Natalie; grandchildren, Julie, Sam, Nicole, Jessica, Cameron and Lexy. He also leaves behind his beloved dog “Gus”. A special thanks to Dr. Isbell and Northwest Dialysis, Darla Persyn and the “Breakfast Club”. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M Monday , March 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Helotes. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 13715 Riggs Rd, Helotes, TX 78023.