Melanie Saunders
Joseph Richard Gastelum formerly of Simi Valley and recently of North Hollywood California, passed away in Los Angeles on July 6, 2024 at Fountain View Subacute and Nursing at the age of 51, after succumbing to a heart attack, blood clot in leg, and kidney failure.
Joseph was born in Watsonville, California on 12/5/1972. Known as “Joey” and “Joe” by friends and family, he moved to Florida with his family in 1988. After graduating from Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Florida, “Joey” moved back to California at the age of 19 and worked at the Burbank Airport.
“Joey” was employed for 23 years at YRC Freight as a Teamsters Union Member Forklift Operator until the company closed in 2023.
Joseph is survived by his mother Sandra S Gastelum, sister Melanie L Saunders, nieces Shelby and Madison, all of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, nephew Shane A Saunders of Piqua, Ohio, uncle Chuck Nelson, Aunt Norma White, several cousins and was predeceased by his father Victor G. Gastelum of Cocoa, Florida.
“Joey” enjoyed rock music, concerts, and movies. He was a warm and friendly man that showed thoughtful acts of friendship and never complained or spoke ill about others. Joe will be forever be remembered for his kind and giving nature.
Joseph was born in Watsonville, California on 12/5/1972. Known as “Joey” and “Joe” by friends and family, he moved to Florida with his family in 1988. After graduating from Cocoa High School in Cocoa, Florida, “Joey” moved back to California at the age of 19 and worked at the Burbank Airport.
“Joey” was employed for 23 years at YRC Freight as a Teamsters Union Member Forklift Operator until the company closed in 2023.
Joseph is survived by his mother Sandra S Gastelum, sister Melanie L Saunders, nieces Shelby and Madison, all of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, nephew Shane A Saunders of Piqua, Ohio, uncle Chuck Nelson, Aunt Norma White, several cousins and was predeceased by his father Victor G. Gastelum of Cocoa, Florida.
“Joey” enjoyed rock music, concerts, and movies. He was a warm and friendly man that showed thoughtful acts of friendship and never complained or spoke ill about others. Joe will be forever be remembered for his kind and giving nature.
