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FLORIO, JOSEPH J. Joseph J. Florio, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2014, after a long illness, with his loving family and friends by his side. Born in New York City on 23 February 1933, as a young man, Joe worked long, hard hours as a longshoreman to earn enough money to move his bride, Pamela, from England to Albuquerque in 1962 where he remained a life long resident. Joe was particularly proud of his service in the U.S. Army and as a retired police officer and detective with the Albuquerque Police Department. As a business owner of The Little Battery shop in southwest Albuquerque, Joe was known to be a generous and fair man. Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela, who he shared his life with and who selflessly cared for him during his long illness; his sister, Pat and her husband Tom; daughters, Coral and her husband Rick, Heidi and Rebecca; sons, Carl and his wife Debbie and Adam and his wife Cathy; grandchildren, Michael, Jr. (Elise), James, Zane, Jessie and Ryan; daughter-in-law, Debbie; many of his battery shop customers, and countless special friends. His son, Michael, preceded him in death. Joe touched many lives with his quick wit and sense of humor, his love, strength, and a sense of doing what was right and fair. Perhaps one of his most outstanding qualities was his generosity. No matter what his own circumstances, he would help someone in need and affected the lives of those he touched. He will be missed very much. His confidence in the resurrection hope was strong to the very end. The family is comforted by the words in Revelation 21:4, " . . . and, He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore." A Memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8904 Menaul Blvd NE at 12:00 pm on Saturday, 4 Oct. 2014.
        Published on: Fri October 03, 2014