Joe Kish

Joe Kish age 71, of Massillon died Friday July 20, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center. Joe was born in Massillon August 31, 1935 to the late Joe and Lucretia (Phillips) Kish. Joe was a member of the Class of 53 of Washington High School. Following high school, he entered the Navy where he served for two years and upon completion received an honorable discharge. Following the service he pursued a career as an engineer at radio stations WTIG and WAND. He went to work for Ohio Edison and retired in 1995. He was fortunate that his passion for electronics and all things ‘computer’ allowed him to do what he loved during his career. He had been a member of local Massillon Amateur Radio Assn. During his retirement he designed several websites for churches and groups. He was always ready to help friends with getting their computers up and running. Joe was affiliated with First Church of Christ Scientist and the First Christian Church in Massillon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Reva Kish, sister Kay Boyd and his wife Barbara Klinger Kish. He is survived by his wife Margaret (DeHoff) Kish, whom he married April 26, 1997. He was a loving stepfather to Jane DeHass of Massillon, Cathy DeHass, and grandchildren, Joe and Alicia DeHass of Michigan. His memorial service will be at 7 PM Monday at Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon with Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Friends will be received following the service in the funeral home community room. The family wishes to thank the personnel of 10 Medical at Mercy Medical Center for their compassion and care this past week. To his friends and neighbors, please know how special you were to him and how much he loved you. You may want to remember Joe by giving a big tip to the next waitress who serves you. He believed that they were very special people. Paquelet-Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home www.paquelet.com 330-833-3222