Joseph C. Klein, 82, of Vero Beach, FL died Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.
Mr. Klein was born April 7, 1926 in Rosedale, NY and moved to Vero Beach in 2004 from
Mahopac, NY.
Prior to his retirement he worked for Kenney Farms in Mayopac, NY and was of the Roman Catholic Faith. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy as armed escorts for Merchant Marine vessels in all military theatres. Mr. Klein was a Teamster and a lifetime member of the VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years Joan M. Klein of Vero Beach; daughter Joanne Wikoff of New Port Beach, CA; son Joseph Klein of Hermossa Beach, CA; step-son David Knoeppel of Valley Springs, CA; step-daughter Dawn Kiernan of Mahopac, NY; step-son Derrick Knoeppel of Mahopac, NY; sister Madeline Cook of Litchfield, CT; brother Robert Klein of Crystal River, FL; sister Helen Schmidt of Long Island, NY; and six grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a step-son Kurt Knoeppel.
Services: A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA / Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.