Can you hear the rumble? That’s Joe on his chromed out, polished up Street Glide with the new cams and pipes roaring into the everafter.
Joseph E. Trofe II, 59, died early Saturday morning ending a brief and sudden brawl with cancer. He was a native of Philadelphia (Gino’s, not Pat’s), a quality control specialist with MEB General Contractors, a gifted and fearless cook (think duck, deer heart, fish livers) and a connoisseur of life.
Joe leaves behind friends and family to keep his memory alive and an empty place in front of his five-burner, 18,000 BTU gas range.
He is survived by his wife and sidekick of 11 years, Lorraine Marie Eaton; a stepdaughter, Peyton Miller Moore; his aunt and uncle, Cheryl and Wayne Weaver of Virginia Beach; uncle Doug Knight of Matthews, N.C.; cousins Charlie Trofi of Tampa, Fla.; Maria Trofi Amenta of Sarasota, Fla.; Tracy Martin of Plano, Texas; Kristin Bell of Bonita Springs, Fla.; Debra Knight Rooney of Colombus, Ohio; Gary Knight of Matthews, N.C.; Robert Miller and Barbara Ann Miller of Philadelphia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Grace McCoy Minton Trofe, and father, Joseph E. Trofe I.
The family will receive friends Saturday March 19th, at 11:00 a.m at Family Choice Funerals, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, with a celebration of life to follow at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be registered online at www.familychoicefunerals.com
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Lorraine, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was always a great guy. I am so sad I didn’t get to know him better. As the days go by, you may need to talk with someone or need some company. Please, call me anytime. I am home most days. Our hearts go out to you and Peyton. God Bless all of you.
Dearest Lorraine,
I am so sorry about your loss…Please keep in touch.
Love,
Barbara42
Dear Lorraine,
We remember Joe fondly. He was such a nice guy. He loved you dearly. We will keep you and Peyton in our thoughts.
Love,
Russ and Donna
Dear Lorraine,
We remember Joe fondly. He was such a nice guy. He loved you dearly. We will keep you and Peyton in our thoughts.
Love,
Russ and Donna
Lorraine,
So sorry for the loss of someone so dear and close to you. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Brenda Little
(Neighbor)
I like to express my condolences to all of Joe’s family. I barely knew him but grew up next door to his grandparents. So of course I knew Grace, Rachel and her family and Cheryl and her family. Mrs. Minton always called me her second Cheryl. I very fond memories of those days as I’m sure you all do as well. I will never forget the strong love Grace had for her son and the stories of sacrifice . . . her dedication to him was a great example for me as a mom for my two. In summary I wish all of you well in this sad time. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Cheryl Dougherty