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1936 Joseph 2021

Joseph C Moffett

August 24, 1936 — July 17, 2021

Joseph C. Moffett, “Red”, 84, of Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, formerly of Oak Park, passed on July 17, 2021, after living a good life.


He is preceded in death by his father Shirlee Moffett, mother Bertha (Martin) Moffett, sister Bianca Bennett, and first wife Elisa (Jacobucci) Moffett (2014). He is survived by his two daughters, Armanda (Daniel) Turney and Antoinette (David) Reynolds and his grandchildren, Elisa (Josh) Foeh, Benjamin Turney and Amber Reynolds.


Anyone who knew Red, knew of his love of flying. Cessna’s were his favorite planes! Montana and Yellowstone National Park his favorite destinations. Armanda and Antoinette remember many trips to Wisconsin; visiting the Dells, Lake Geneva, and skiing. Joseph was the longtime proprietor of Red's Frame & Axle in Edgewater and a friend to all.


Please join us at a Celebration of Life Gathering, Friday, September 17, 2021, 3:00 – 6:00 PM at the Thatcher Woods Picnic Shelter in River Forest, Illinois. Swap some stories, meet Red’s family, remember him fondly.

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Celebration of Life

Friday, September 17, 2021

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

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