Joseph Korpa
September 21, 1938 - November 4, 2011
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Tuesday 11/8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wednesday 11/9, 11:00 am

Joseph J. Korpa, 73, of North Port, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Born September 21, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Mildred and Joseph Korpa, Jr., Joseph who enjoyed a long career in insurance, retired as Vice President and business partner of GDK Insurance Corporation in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Pittsburgh’s South High School, Class of 1956, and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he moved from his native Pennsylvania to North Port in 2004 where he lived with his wife Norma.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma J. Korpa; a son, Mark J. Korpa of Westminster, MD; a daughter, Janine M. Korpa of North Port, FL; four grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and many extended family members.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Roberson Funeral Homes, Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 9, at the funeral home. A private committal will be held by Joseph’s family at a later date.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Joseph J. Korpa, 73, of North Port, Florida, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born September 21, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Mildred and Joseph Korpa, Jr., Joseph who enjoyed a long career in insurance, retired as Vice President and business partner of GDK Insurance…

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Anthony Serio left a message on January 8, 2012:
I met Janine on AOL (loved her dearly from the moment) I'm sorry about the loss of your father. May he rest in everloving peace. He was blessed to have had Janine has his daughter. My memories of the family i will always cheerish.
The Trump Family left a message on December 20, 2011:
Good friend and old neighbor we will always miss you.
The Trump Family left a message on December 20, 2011:
Good friend and old neighbor we will always miss you.
Janine Korpa left a message on November 11, 2011:
I wanted to share a story about my Dad, that made me smile: I bought him a money plant for father's day and he planted it in his yard. We were visiting him and during his "scheduled" watering all the plants, He yelled out "Everyone, come here...you have got to see this!" We all run over to where he was (watering the money plant) and he pointed at the plant and said "I can't believe it...it really works!" ....He placed a couple of dollar bills on the plant and told us to pick them! The real funny part was Jayden commenting to his Pap saying " Wow Pap...Maybe there will be twenties next time!" Dad just laughed his hardy chuckle.... No matter what he was doing...he always thought of us. He wanted to make sure that we were taken care of. He had a heart of gold.
Donald DeFurio left a message on November 9, 2011:
Joe was like my brother. He helped start and grow GDK, Inc (K=Korpa) and always looked after his clients, GDK and myself. He was extremely knowledgable and organized. I will miss him on a business and personal basis. He had a strong christian faith and he is both at peace and at home. Goodbye old friend, see you soon! Love in Christ, Don DeFurio
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ann downey left a message on November 8, 2011:
norma and janine, sorry to hear about joe. normie i would have called but lost your phone number. call me if you want. 412-563-1911. he now at peace and out of pain and in the loving hands of God the Father Almighty. i will have gil bring up his name in prayer on Sunday. annie
Rebecca Finly left a message on November 8, 2011:
We'll miss you Joe!
Bobbie Eicher left a message on November 8, 2011:
Joe, I've worked with you since the early 90's and I don't think until the last five years that I realized how wonderful that it was to work with you. Just like a child is with a parent, it takes years until they can look back and say now I understand why mom or dad did that. I know that I have shared with you how much I will miss working with you. I could always count on you to help me solve problems. You were very detail oriented and would always be right on top of everything. I will think of you everytime that I have a problem with accounts that you handled with me. What would Joe do.......... or I wish I could ask Joe ........ My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love, Bobbie
Gene Cunningham left a message on November 7, 2011:
I will always treasure our friendship. Rest in peace, my friend. God Bless the Korpa family.
PAUL ESPERSEN left a message on November 7, 2011:
So long, Old Friend.
Roberson Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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