Joseph D. Altizer, 55, of Madison, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at his residence in Madison, Ohio.
Born August 18, 1964, in Eastlake, was a lifetime resident of Lake county.
Joseph was the loving companion of 33 years to Kathleen Stroisch (nee Barry); devoted father of Cassandra L. Mohar; cherished grandfather of Kali Jordan Mohar, Blake Preston Steimnetz, and Mikaela Lena Querry; son of the late Ulysses S. and Mary M. Altizer (nee Cable); brother of Drema (Donald) Kunze, Ulysses (Pam) Altizer, Thomas Altizer (deceased), Patricia (Henry) Znidarsic, Judy Saporito, Wanda “Darlene” Altizer (deceased); also survived by nieces and nephews.
Joseph enjoyed fishing, building bird houses, and loved playing with his grandkids. He worked in the maintenance department of the Sands Retirement Park.
Family will receive friends at the Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, Ohio (located on the grounds of the McMahon- Coyne- Vitantonio Funeral Home) Saturday 2 to 6 p.m. Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Burial will be private, family suggests donations in his name may be made in care of the family.