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Joseph W. Hanosh, 79, passed away bravely and peacefully at home from a lengthy illness on May 10, 2011. He is survived by his four children, son, Joseph W. Hanosh, Jr. and wife Kathy; daughter, Stephanie C. Hanosh, all of Rio Rancho, NM; son, George A. Hanosh and wife Karen of Farmington, MI; daughter, Jean M. Hanosh of Avondale, AZ and grandsons, Andrew Hanosh and wife Rui of Ann Arbor, MI, Stefan and Griffin Hanosh; sister, Victoria Baharian of Farmington, MI; sister, Margaret Mitchell of Ann Arbor, MI; numerous nieces and nephews. He joins his beloved wife, Mary A. Fidel of 55 years, who passed away in April 2010. Joseph Hanosh was the fifth son of six children. He graduated from Detroit Cooley High School, Detroit, MI in 1950. He earned letters in all sports and gained all-state honors in football. He worked as a shipping clerk from 1950-1952 at Sears, Roe Buck and Co. in the heart of downtown Detroit, MI. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean conflict from 1952-1954. He became an Aviation Electronic Technician in planes such as the R4Q (flying box car), the R4D (two engine transport), the R5D (4 engine transport), the Sabre Saber and Fury Jets. In 1955 he married his lifelong love Mary Fidel of Las Vegas, NM. He was the first of his family to graduate college from Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM where he majored in mathematics, and minored in physics, biology, and secondary education. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa fraternity. From 1957-1960, he taught math and science at Robertson High School in Las Vegas, NM. Joseph and Mary returned to Ann Arbor, MI where they worked and raised their family. From 1960-1989 Joseph Hanosh devoted his professional career teaching mathematics in the Ann Arbor Public Schools at Tappan Junior High, Ann Arbor, MI. He coached football and little league, chaperoned numerous school parties, and instructed at the summer Science Camp program. He was awarded the My Favorite Teacher Award in 1969 sponsored by the Detroit News. He served as leader and mentor for all activities his children belonged. Joseph was a rare and special kind of teacher. He enjoyed every bit of his teaching experience. He was well liked and revered by his colleagues and students. One of the best in his profession. He was not just a math teacher to his students, but a father figure. To his students and staff, he was known as "Sugar Bear", loving and caring, or as mean as a grizzly bear. Joseph retired after serving 29 years in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. He and his wife Mary returned to Rio Rancho, NM in 1993. Joseph Hanosh had a successful and prosperous life. A young man from Detroit, MI who experienced adulthood at a young age. He strove to educate himself in order to progress and live a secure life. He contributed and dedicated his life to his family, students, society, the community, and the teaching profession for 34 years with sincerity and excellence. Saturdays were his special holy day of obligation at the "Big House" due to his love for the Michigan Wolverines. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his family above all else. He was a kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Daddy and Lets Go Blue! Visitation will be held 4:00pm~7:00pm and a Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. A reception will follow at Daniels Family Funeral Services. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:30pm, Friday, May 13, 2011 at Church of the Incarnation, 2309 Monterrey Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. The Mercy meal will follow the services at Joe's Pasta House, 3201 Southern Boulevard SE, Rio Rancho, NM. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Mr. Hanosh's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920
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