Joseph Louis Jones

Joseph Louis Jones, 85, departed this life on August 19, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and the love from his whole family. Joseph joins his late wife, Jane Jones in Heaven. Joseph and Jane were married for over sixty years.

On August 23, 1938, Joseph Louis was born to the late Victor and Mary Virginia Jones in Halifax, Virginia. He was the only son and sixth born of seven children from this union. He joins his five sisters, Gladys Jones, Annabel Jones, Ruth “Ruby” Headen, Lillie “Mickey” Rosa, and Rebecca “Beck” Dingle, in Heaven.

Joseph was born and educated in Halifax, Virginia, but he moved to Brooklyn, NY, in his late teens. He worked various jobs until he became a machine operator. During this time, he was searching for a woman to love, marry, and start a family with. One night, at a friend’s party, he noticed a beautiful woman across the room. He watched as she walked over to an unoccupied chair in a corner, and as she sat down, the chair gave way, sending her straight to the floor. Joe quickly made his move, extended his hand, and helped her to her feet. As she stood, their eyes met, and their eternal love story began. Joseph and Jane wed on Christmas Eve, and from their union came four daughters and a son. Soon after they married, they moved from Brooklyn, NY, to 36 Byrne Place in Bergenfield, NJ, where they would raise all their children and some grandchildren. They retired to the Jersey Shore and eventually moved to Elkton, MD. After Joseph’s beloved wife, Jane, passed away, he moved in with his daughter Janet, son-in-law James, and his grandson and namesake, Joseph, where he remained until his homegoing.

Joseph worked hard to provide for and care for his family. Joseph retired after forty-five years of being a machine operator. While he was working as a machine operator, he started his own residential and commercial painting company, J & J Painting. He painted well into his early seventies, loving the creativity it offered. He loved making houses and rooms glow, and he proudly showed-off all his masterpieces. Joseph mastered his craft and was proud to help people make their homes something to be proud of. At times, he worked two jobs simultaneously to provide for his family. Joseph unselfishly devoted his life to his wife and his family. He was always present for his children and grandchildren at gymnastic meets, school plays, cheer-leading events, dance and music recitals, track meets, graduations, weddings, etc. His family came first and his actions reaffirmed how much his family meant to him.

Joseph enjoyed football (the Giants), baseball (the Mets), boxing, professional wrestling (WWF and WWE), swimming, camping, fishing, gardening, bowling, playing pool and darts, weight-lifting, playing spades, dominoes, Phase 10, vacationing, and being with his family. He enjoyed sharing his hobbies with his wife and children. He loved tinkering around the house and could fix anything. Duct tape was his best friend and his answer to anything that was broken! Broken chair leg? Duct tape! Loose wire? Duct tape! Leaky faucet? Duct tape! Joseph loved working with his hands and could figure out how to put something together without looking at the instructions. Sure, a few pieces might have been left over, but it still worked! He taught his girls how to be handy, so they could be self-sufficient and independent. Most of all, Joseph loved being with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters: Jo-Ann Hudson, Jacqueline Jones, Joyce Totten (James), Janet Jones-Rouse (James), and son, John Calamia (late Faye). His grandchildren: Dr. Jane Jo-Ann Jones (Abraham), Brent Hudson (Allyson), James Totten (Patrick), Nina Hudson (Anthony), Jocelyn Remuszka (Paul), Julia Totten (Kenny), Joseph Rouse, Stephanie Calamia, Jennifer Calamia-Jones (Christopher “Tito”), Kimm Calamia, and Carol Calamia. His great-grandchildren: Cameron Hudson, Devin Hudson, and Paulo Remuszka III. His sister, Mrs. Bessie Wyatt. His “adopted” daughter and grand-daughter, Vanessa and Simone Crenshaw. His step-grandson, James B. Rouse and step-great-grandson, Robert Rouse, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

All services will be held privately.