Joseph Edward Hirsch, 70, passed on March 17 2016 at his home in Fishers. Joe was born on July 5, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Ralph and LaVerne Hirsch.
He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Navy and served on the USS Hancock.
Joe received the VICA Award in 1973, which led to his career in the automotive industry. During his career he worked in several local dealerships in the Indianapolis area – thirteen years of these spent as an Oldsmobile factory representative.
He was happily married to his beautiful bride, Susan Kay (Stoll) Hirsch for 40 years. He is also survived by his two children Jason (Lilly) Hirsch of Rochester, NY and Amanda Kay (Ryan) Nolting of Fishers; grandchildren, Evelyn, William, and Andrew Hirsch, and Gabriel and Madison Nolting; and one sister, three brothers, plus many nieces and nephews.
Joe enjoyed life. He had the biggest heart and could make anyone laugh. He loved spending time with all his family and friends. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the Indy 500. Joseph was involved in Boy Scouts since 1986, and was very proud to see his son, Jason, receive his Eagle Scout Award.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 in the chapel at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow. Donations may be made in Joe’s name to the American Institute for Cancer Research (www.aicr.org).
A private military service will be held in Cape Girardeau, MO at a later date.
Friends may leave online condolences at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Heather Litchfield says
So sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. I know all of you are broken hearted and devastated. I’ve been praying for your whole family. God Bless all of you. I’m glad Joe isn’t in pain anymore but I’m very sad he has passed. I know you miss him so much.
Thomas and Donna Stoll says
Our hearts are filled with sorrow for the loss of your lover, husband, best friend, father and friend. It is an entity in the universe that will be missed. I hope that all of us can achieve what he has. He will be missed by many, but lets remember the lives he has touched and created. He is in each and everyone of us.
We love all of you, and again our hearts go out to you.
Tom and Donna
Your Cuz
Aunt Carol jean says
My sincere sympathy to you Susan. Rather than be said let us rejoice that Joe has received his eternal reward. Joe has shown us the way to accept the cross God gives us to bear. He may now share the glory of the Resurrection. May you receive the love of all your family and friends. All my love to you. Aunt Carol Jesn
Elaine Stoll says
Dearest Susan and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. We love you dearly and are praying for you during this difficult time. God bless you and bring you comfort.
Magda Strunk says
Dear Susan and children, my heart hurts writing these lines, I wish I could be there.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, may tOur Lord give you confort.
RIP
Toni Daughtery says
We are so saddened by Joe’s passing, but glad to know he is finally resting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Susan and your family.
Kym Boughton Yates and Dan Yates says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Ed Scheidel says
Our thoughts are with you and the family Susan. I will miss looking at the cell phone and seeing his name on the screen. Always looked forward to talking with Joe. Rest in peace my friend! Love you man!
Marilyn Kilgore says
I am so sorry for your loss Susan. I will be praying and thinking of you and your family.
Susie Pickett O'Connell says
Dear Mary and Charlie and family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.