Joseph Jacob Brichacek Jr.
Joseph Jacob Brichacek Jr., age 68, of Rincon, Ga., unexpectedly passed away on March 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jacob Brichacek Sr., of Chardon (born in Cleveland) and mother, Julia Frances Brichacek (nee Mocarski), of Chardon (born in Cleveland).
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy (Busby) Brichacek; daughters, Chastity Lawson (Tony), Brandi Huskins (Grayson) and Lindsey Brichacek (Shannon); beloved grandchildren, Brianna Lawson, Brandon Lawson, Finn Huskins and Hutson Huskins; sister, Dorrin Marie Birch, M.D. (aka Doreen Marie Brichacek), of Bowling Green, Ohio; half-sister, Jo Carol Reno, of Alta Loma, Calif.; sister-in-law, Sandy Werts (Michael); brothers-in-law, John Busby (Emma Jo), Bobby Busby (Lisa); and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joe was born in Cleveland and graduated from Berkshire High School, class of 1972, where he was an avid and accomplished wrestler.
After graduating high school, he moved down to Savannah, Ga., and began working for Gulfstream Aerospace, where he worked for many years. He continued his illustrious aviation career working as contractor on Hunter Army Airfield, and was currently working at Edwards Interiors Aerospace as a Quality Engineer.
He was a member of Landrum Masonic Lodge #48.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and riding his Harley-Davidsons.
He dearly loved his family and friends. Joe was the life the party and truly enjoyed planning trips and get togethers in Ohio with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation is 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the funeral home.
Memorial Service at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 in the funeral home chapel.
Remembrances: Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, (912) 754-6421, is handling arrangements.
