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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Joseph Dragicevich

On the morning of March 30, 2016, Joseph Dragicevich, passed away peacefully in his home in Lady Lake, FL at the age of 82. Joseph was born in New York, NY on August 8, 1933. He was the youngest child of Stephan and Milka Dragicevich. Joseph was very proud to have graduated from college with an Electrical Engineering degree. He went on to a successful career with IBM as a Director of Telecommunications. After his career, Joseph retired to The Villages in 1998, where he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with friends.

Joseph is survived by his wife Judy, his brother Frank, and three children, Darelle (Christopher-deceased) Gent, Dorian (Dennis) Peckham and David (Melissa) Dragicevich. Joseph is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Joseph was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed by all of his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday April 3, 2016 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, Lady Lake, FL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Lady Lake, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA. https://www.pancan.org/donate-now.

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