Joseph J. Hirsch, age 63, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Survived by his wife of 13 years, Nanette Hirsch; children, Joseph (Kasey) Hirsch, Tyler (Tiffany Miller) Hirsch, Ryan (Danielle Lohmar) Hirsch, Cody (Mehgan Jessen) Munchalfen, and Zachary Munchalfen; grandchildren, Hailey, Joey, Abel, Leah, Gabriel, Ariana, and Adrian; great grandchildren; siblings, Teresa (James) Lang, and Linda Fitzgerald; canine companions, Boo and Teddy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, James (Doris Jean) Hirsch, and his grandparents.

Joseph (nicknamed Joey, Joe, or "Checkers") was born at St. Joseph hospital in Joliet, Illinois and was the youngest of 3 siblings. Joe was best known for his contagious laugh and smile that would brighten any room. He had a fascination with trucks as a young child and would often say he wanted to be a truck when he was older. Joe's vivid imagination and sense of wonder never left him, even as he grew older. Joe would later driver large trucks and other military vehicles when he served in the United States Marines Corps over 8 years.

After his time in the service, Joe held numerous positions until he found his career as a Health Physics Technician at Argonne National Laboratory where he worked for 25 years. He would eventually meet the love of his life, Nanette, and together, they built a loving home with their children. Joe loved being a dad and watching Bears games with his sons. He had a passion for cooking, listening to music, camping, floating down the river, and fishing. He cherished the moments when he could let loose and be silly with his family, creating memories that will be treasured forever.

Funeral service for Joseph will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until time of service. As it was Joesph's request cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be held at, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.