JOSEPH MICHAEL BODY, 82, Hernando, died Jan. 11, 2013 in Citrus Memorial Hospital. Mr. Body was born in Manville, NJ on Oct. 31, 1930 to the late Daniel and Helen Body. He moved to Citrus County in 1988 from East Meadow, NY, where he retired after 35 years from Pan American Airways as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. Mr. Body served in the USAF and is a veteran of the Korean Conflict. His love and growing knowledge of aviation ignited his long career with Pan Am, where his influence expanded to key management roles before his retirement. A skilled swimmer and a man with a passion for self-learning in many areas, Mr. Body lived a full, active life in his new community. Since his earliest years, he was dedicated to learning new skills and engaging them. He was an accomplished woodcraftsman and the consumate fix-it man. He built a woodworking shop for himself and spent countless hours in it doing what he loved — creating.
He was also a self-taught financial planner, building a deep understanding of economics over the years. Staying busy and involved were important values to Mr. Body. He worked at Whispering Pines Park as a park aide and also worked as a pool maintenance specialist. He and his wife traveled extensively, including a trip around the world.
The birth of his granddaughter Tasha, in 1987, brought great joy to his life and he is remembered fondly for his care and dedication to her.
Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 60 years, Anne (Osyczka) Body, Hernando; two daughters, Joanne Osenenko and husband Derek of Woodstock, NY; Susan Madden and husband Kevin of East Meadow, NY; his brother, William of St. Louis, MO; 1 grandchild, Tasha.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 18th at 1:00 PM at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
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