Joseph F. Hambrose, 83, of Alligator Point, Fla (formerly of Medford, NJ) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 at The Preserve, Ft. Myers, Fla.

Born in Merchantville, NJ, Joe met the love of his life, Ruth Steele, at Merchantville High School. They married shortly after graduation and remained happily married for 45 years until Ruth's passing in 2005.

Joe was a 1960 graduate of Spring Garden Institute, Phila., Pa. Upon graduation, Joe joined CBS WCAU in Philadelphia, where he served as Operations/Facilities Manager for 37 years. During his career he was fortunate to make lifelong friends who continued to enrich his life until the end. His expertise, good humor and steady hand prevailing though a myriad of challenges throughout his career

Upon retirement, Joe and Ruth settled in Alligator Point where they fulfilled their lifelong dream of building their forever home on the beach in Florida. They enjoyed new friends, travel, visits from family and good times at the Tiki Bar.

In his early years, Joe was a member of the Medford Sportsman Club, an avid corvette enthusiast and an expert practitioner of Falconry with the North American Falconers Association.

Later in life, Joe enjoyed boating and serving as Vice President of the Alligator Point Taxpayers association. He was also a member and volunteer of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Joe is predeceased in death by his beloved Ruth and survived by his four devoted daughters, Deborah Nary (Kevin), Mary Anderson (Eric), Cathy Clark (Wayne) and Ruth Ann Fedro (Mark) and 8 grandchildren Brittany (Scott), Tamara, Victoria (Katelyn), Richie, Nichole, Joseph, Elizabeth and Patrick and two great grandchildren Tiegan and Cole.

Dad was called home, with his attache' in hand, which contained special memories of a life well lived.

"There is not moment of my life

When you are not a part of me:

You hold my heart; you guard my soul;

You guide my dreams so tenderly.

And if my will might be done,

and all I long for could come true;

With perfect joy I would choose

To share eternity with you"

~love, Ruth

Interment will be privately held at the convenience of the family.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the MS Society of America @ www.nationalmssociety.org or to a charity of  your choice.