Joe Pacia

Joe Pacia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 83. Joe and his wife, Pat, made East Tennessee home for the last 20 years. One of Joe's favorite spots to spend time was the Willow Creek Golf Club where he worked and played. It was his second home. Joe was born and raised in Niagara Falls, N.Y, the son of the late Antony and Antonina Pacia. Joe primarily spoke Polish and attended Polish school until Junior High. With the help of a teacher, he successfully transitioned to English. He graduated from the Niagara Falls High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army and reserves from 1961-1975. After an honorable discharge, he returned home and married Rebecca Good and started a family. Joe spent over 30 years employed with the Exchange (also known as the Army and Air Force Exchange Service). With his strong management and people skills, he worked his way into upper management in Services and Contracting. Joe liked helping people with their tax returns and worked for H&R Block for many years in retirement. Joe's interests included hunting, when younger, and traveling for work and pleasure. Recent road trips included traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway one year and Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway another year. One of his passions was golf. Through the years he developed into a competitive golfer. He was happy on a golf course or watching it on TV. Joe's other passion was family and supporting his grandchildren's activities. Family and friends were important to Joe. He valued each relationship. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his first wife, Rebecca (Good) Pacia. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Pacia, his daughters, Deborah Chumney (James), Christina Pacia and Patricia Sager. He is survived by grandchildren Kim Schmitt (Tim), Nick Taylor, Hannah Campbell (Jake), and Rebecca Sager. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Alice and Lily Schmitt. A memorial celebration of life will take place at a future date. Contributions in his memory, may be made to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences visit rosefuneraltn.com.

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Joe Pacia

August 23, 1940 - December 20, 2023