Joseph P. Hebert, age 82, of St. Petersburg, FL died on July 5th, 2019 at the Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Keane, NH on August 9th, 1936, the first son of the late Bruno and Simone (Mercure) Hebert.
He married Gail L. Boisclair, from Danielson, CT on June 17th, 1961 and they were happily married for 58 years.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Paul Hebert. Joe is survived by his loving family and beloved wife Gail, two brothers John Hebert of (Queens, NY?) and Simon Hebert of Hudson, FL, sons Jay and his wife Marybeth of St. Petersburg, FL and grand-daughter Melissa and great-grand-daughter Zola living in South Korea, Rick and his wife Beth and grand-daughter Ashlynn of Seabrook, TX, and Marc and his wife Shawn and grand-daughter Rachael and three great-grand-sons Graham, Brodie, and Lincoln of St. Petersburg, FL.
Joe was a 20-year veteran of the US Air Force and served proudly and honorably from April 1956 until he retired in June 1976 at the rank of Master Sergeant.
Joe was a member of the St. Petersburg Community Church in St. Petersburg, FL.
He was a wonderful husband and father and was actively involved in his son’s lives as they grew up. Joe was loved by everyone that knew him and will be missed.
In lieu of flowers donations can be send to the St. Petersburg Community Church at 4501 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
Ceremonies to celebrate and remember Joe’s life will be arranged by Veterans Funeral Care. Church service, officiated by Pastor Ken Rico, is scheduled at St. Petersburg Community Church on Friday August 2nd at 9:00am. Interment ceremony with full military honors will follow at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg at 11:00am. All who ever enjoyed the privilege of knowing Joe are invited to attend.
Gail, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
Gail,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather by your side. Know that Joe will always be by your side watching over you and yours. May you take some comfort just knowing that he rejoices in the presence of our Lord from which he came. A big hug for you, from myself and the boys.
Jimari Hallam, Isaac and Elijah