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Joseph "Papa Joe" R. Bloss
February 14th, 1927 - August 14th, 2024
On Thursday, August 14th 2024, Joseph Bloss went home to God. After 97 years, he leaves the legacy of being an adoring husband, a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. The best Valentine’s Day gift of all, Joe was born on February 14, 1927 in the Bronx, New York to Herbert and Anna Bloss. He was one of 7 kids, all of whom he has joined again in Heaven. Keeping his roots in the Bronx, Joe and his wife Catherine Schafer married in 1956, and welcomed three children: Stephen, Joseph, and Kathryn. Joe is now reunited with Catherine and his son Stephen in Heaven.
The family enjoyed many cherished trips down to the shore.
Later in life after working hard, Joe and his lovely second wife Miriam moved their NY roots to Tampa, Florida. He also joins her in Heaven.
Charming and kind to all, he earned the nickname “Papa Joe.” He enjoyed hanging out at the Brick Yard, Acropolis and Glory Days, where everyone knew his name. He was a loyal friend to all. He loved the Yankees (when they were winning, of course). He adored his grandchildren and often told stories of his upbringing during The Great Depression and his service in the Navy. Papa Joe and his daughter Karen spent many vacations together in Cancun, where they formed lasting friendships with people they met there.
Joe is survived by his children, Karen Bloss, Joseph Bloss, Jessica Merced and Rebecca Gerideau, as well as his grandchildren, Kellie Balfe, Thomas Balfe, Kaitlin Balfe and Lakisha Gerideau, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Joe loved his country and was a proud World War II Veteran. He will be buried with military honors.
Funeral services for Joe will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 12pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9715 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 4-7 pm at Florida Mortuary, 4601 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa, FL 33603.
Burial will take place the following day, Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1pm in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
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