oseph E. D’Andelet was born on December 15, 1925 to John and Katherine (Sullivan) D’Andelet in Washington D.C. He passed away at Heron Pointe Health and Rehab in Brooksville, Florida on October 12, 2016.
Family
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents John and Katherine D’Andelet. His father John was in the Marine Corps Band and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery along with other family members. He is survived by his loving companion Virginia Williams of 30 years. Additionally he is survived by his children Barbara (Matt) Halbritter-Javadi, Carol Donahue, Michael (Susan) D’Andelet, Jeanne Marie D’Andelet and Virginia’s daughter Valerie Williams. Joseph is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Life and Military Service
Seaman D’Andelet entered service in the United States Navy on February 17, 1944 at the age of 18 at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois. Joe actually graduated early from McKinley Tech High School in Washington D.C. in 1944 so that he could join the Navy. In the Navy, Joseph’s training focused on the area of radio and communication skills. At the time of his honorable discharge Seaman D’Andelet was eligible to wear the American Theatre Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal with one bronze battle star, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon on his uniform. After returning home from the War, Joe started a youth football which he loved called the Langdon Lions. After he moved to Florida Joe played and coached for many years with the West Hernando Athletic Club for Seniors (WHACS).
Arlington National Cemetery
A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Atria Evergreen Assisted Living Facility in Spring Hill, Florida. A graveside service with military honors provided by the United States Navy will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a date that is still in the process of schedule. Joe will be returning to Arlington to join other members of his family who are also buried at Arlington. Joe’s father, John D’Andelet, is buried at Arlington along with his wife Katherine. John was a musician in the United States Marine Corps during World War I and World War II. Along with his parents, Joe’s grandparents, sister and sister-in-law are also buried at Arlington.
Special Recognition
The family would like to thank the staff at Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation for the excellent care that they gave Joe during the final moments of his life. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Danny Dietz Memorial Fund.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Hello Dad. It is with great sadness that we can no longer hear your voice but we will rely on our happy memories knowing that you are no longer suffering and are now with Nana and Pop-pop and your sisters and brother in Heaven. We are all looking forward to being with you again at your burial with deserving Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetary. I still remember so vividly when you called me so excited that you were going to be buried there. Your loving Daughter, Barbara
My deepest condolences to your family. Harry Weber.
Miss Ginny our thoughts and prayers are with you and Joe’s family. We are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing.
To the D’Andelet Family.
I’m trying to locate the Grand Children of John D’Andelet of Washington DC. I have a Telescope that was made by John D’Andelet, who gave it to my Father sometime in the early 1950’s. I’d like to return it to the family.