Richard Oscar Joseph, Jr

Richard Oscar Dick Joseph Jr., age 70, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice, surrounded by his beloved wife Cherie, family and friends. Dick was born in Toledo on September 24, 1946 to Richard Oscar Sr. and Helen Freda (Namay). He graduated from Maumee Valley Country Day School, Class of 1964. He earned his Bachelors in English from DePauw University, Greencastle IN, in 1968 and later his Masters degree from the University of Toledo. The only son of one of the founding members of the Joseph Supermarket Chain and Joseph Real Estate Companies, where he served as president. Dicks chosen career path was real estate investment and management. He was also a partner in Josephs Beverage Center. Dick married the love of his life, Cherie Assally, on September 6, 2014. He and his bride took their dream trip to Italy for their honeymoon. Though their marriage was just short of three years, their love spanned a lifetime, Cheries constant care and devotion during Dicks illness allowed him to fully enjoy their time together in comfort, love and security. There were many laughs along the way, Throughout his life he was a faithful and active member of St George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral. He was a dedicated member of the church choir, singing as a tenor in Sunday service and many weddings. A long standing member of the parish council, he was integral in the stability and development of parish life. He was a trusted friend and confidant to many parishioners and clergy, Loved by all, he was an inspiration and role model in his faith. Unknown to many was Dicks amazing support and compassion for and to some of the less fortunate among us. He befriended everyone he met. There is and never will be anyone who can fill the emptiness that his family and friends are feeling at his passing. Dick was an avid traveler and enjoyed everything from international trips to family time in Vegas. He also enjoyed photography, fine wines paired with fine food, good scotch and cigars. His treasures were his friends and family, His cousins were like his brothers and sisters. He was a kind and gentle soul; devoted, loyal and generous. Surviving are his wife Cherie Joseph, his aunt Corrine Joseph, numerous loving cousins, nieces, nephews and his puppy Lilly Rose. The family would like to thank Rhonda Jones, Dicks caregiver, Dr. Robert Axonovitz, the doctors, nurses and staff at Hickman Cancer Center and the staff of Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania. Cherie is so grateful for their support and compassionate care of him. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 2-5 and 6-8 PM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Road, Toledo, Ohio 43606 with Trisagion prayers at 7:00 PM. Family will receive friends on Tuesday at 10:00 AM with funeral services at 11:00 AM Tuesday at St. George Antiocian Orthodox Cathedral. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, or to ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL!