Joseph Lee Foraker, Sr.

Joseph Lee Foraker Sr., age 74 passed away surround by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Joe was a brick layer for over 20 years, and then became a security officer before retiring.

He had a great work ethic and a thirst for knowledge. He enjoyed gardening, billiards and listening to country music.

He was predeceased by his mother Elda (Doughten), 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy (Ciritella), his children Joseph Jr. (Dawn) and Deana (Suzanne): his grandchildren Jeramey, Brittany, Adam, Cody, Alex, Destiny; 3 great grandchildren; 1 brother and 4 sisters.  

Services will be held privately with his family.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations in Joe’s memory be made to the Helen Graham Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.

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