Joseph Anthony Elko
May 19, 1959 ~ January 13, 2024
Joseph Anthony Elko, age 64, of East Palatka, Florida passed away peacefully at the Haven - Roberts Hospice Care Center in Palatka, Florida on January 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving son, Joseph Andrew Elko and his daughter-in-law Sarah Jane Elko.
Joseph was born May 19, 1959 in Perth Amboy New Jersey; his parents were Jack Elko and Genevieve Francis Elko. Joseph Anthony Elko enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Seamen Recruit in December 1976, where he proudly served for 4 years on the USS Lexington AVT 16 in Pensacola, Florida. While serving with the U.S. Navy he earned the Navy Battle ‘E’ Award in September 1978; Earning the Battle ‘E’ is an example of the technical expertise, mission focus and going above and beyond the call of duty.
Joseph’s final workplace was for ABD Development which is based out of Orlando, Florida. Joseph worked under the supervision of his Project Manager, Mr. Mason Moore, and was their Warranty Supervisor in Palm Coast, Florida for around 5 years.
Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Annette Louise Elko whom he married on June 3, 1984 in Palatka Florida. Annette Louise Elko passed away October 1, 2017 after her long battle with cancer.
Joseph Anthony Elko is survived by his son, Joseph Andrew Elko and his daughter-in-law Sarah Jane Elko, his 3 grandchildren Allie, Joey and Liam; his brother-in-law & sister-in-law Steve and Vivian Smith; brother-in-law Scott Redwine; his sister Janine Elko; and his brother & his brother’s wife; John & Karen Elko.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt “Thank You” to the Haven - Roberts Hospice Care Center for the wonderful care they gave Joseph Anthony Elko in his final days of life.
To honor and remember the life of Joseph Anthony Elko, a Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date per Joseph’s final wishes.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Elko family.
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Joey will truly be missed. I will miss my hugs. I will miss sitting on the back porch drinking coffee with him.
Rest in peace, reunited with your loved ones, Joe. We love and miss you. Prayers to your family and friends for their loss.
Andy, you know that your family was our family. I miss your grandmother, your mother, and now I miss your dad. As neighbors for many years and all of us in the neighborhood watching over our boys. You will always be family and we are here for you. We love you all and you are in our prayers. Joey will always be missed. Now he is back with your momma, Annette.
Dad (Joe, Grandpa Joe etc.)
It saddens me to know that we will no longer see and hear from you anymore. I miss you, your grandchildren miss you & everyone misses you. You & Annette are finally back together again and you are no longer suffering. The photo I included with my message is THE last photo I ever took of you, which was in August 2023 celebrating Liam‘s birthday. Who would’ve the thought that would be the last picture and the last time all of us would be hanging out together, laughing at funny stories and just being together as a family. You will be missed and we shall see you again when we all arrive up in heaven with you, Annette, Jamie and everyone else we have all lost over the years. I am going to say, it’s going to be one HUGE party when we all get up there! We love you so much!