Arlington, TX – Joseph A. Pinell III died peacefully after a long battle with dementia, on December 21, 2021 in Ft Worth. He was born November 28, 1948 in New Orleans, LA.
Joe is survived by his wife, Marysol Pinell,sisters Donna Cook, Pat Kreeger, son, Joseph Pinell IV, grandchildren Taylor and Kaitlyn Pinell. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Joe was characterized by a passionate character with a zest for life. He had many varied interests that gave him, his families and friends great delight. He loved riding bicycles and it would not be unusual for Joe to ride 50 to 100 miles on his bike every single day after work. Every July, you would find him glued to the TV watching the Tour de France. His passion for cooking was inspired by his accomplished Cajun grandfather who was a chef, Felix Simon, and Joe’s bread pudding recipe rivaled any dessert in any New Orleans’ fine dining establishment. His love for cooking was also exhibited in his great skills as a barbecue expert and he graciously shared his cooking with friends and family. His hobbies also included photography and after retiring as a branch manager at Orkin Pest Control, he was an official photographer at Disneyland and he gave many tourists joy as he captured their experiences in that magical theme park.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held in Santa Monica, California sometime in May – date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Your help will allow for continued research to make Alzheimer’s a thing of the past and will help other people battling this terrible disease.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.lonestarcremation.com
Eric Castillo
Rest in peace Joe. You suffered a lot lately and you fought a good fight, but now you are free of pain and in a much better place. Please watch over my sister from where you are. Now it’s her time to heal as well.
Frankie Lagos
I loved uncle Joe so much. He was a great uncle. My love for him cannot be expressed in words. I gain solace knowing he’s no longer in pain. I know he’s up there in the great kitchen in the sky making that delicious bread pudding for all to try.
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Frankie, He loved watching Gavin’s videos.
Love you, Tia
Deborah Reker
Joe my friend, you will be missed. I had many fun times together with you and Marysol. I so appreciated all of your hard work and generosity of spirit as you shared your home and food with your family and friends.
When I think of you I will remember your handsome face, warm smile and big heart.
God speed my friend!
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Deborah, He loved you very much. He even named our guest room – Deborah’s room.
Marysol
Thank you Eric, he was loved and I was happy to help him fight this battle, I still can’t believe he’s gone, it all happened so fast. My poor sweetheart was in so much pain, I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore 😞
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Although i knew you for a short while you were a sweet person and always so friendly to me and my husband,i envy you now you are home with our lord and i ask you to intercede for marisol and all your family for healing and consolance.our prayers and condolences from Della and Family
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Della, we are feeling the love. Prayers are working.
Ruben Juarez
I knew Joe for only seven years , he invited me and my now wife Marla his sister-in-law to Disneyland while he was a photographer there . We Loved going to his bbq’s always good .
Joe was smart , a sports fan liked going to angels and dodger games . Joe loved his wife Marysol Take care joe your truly blessed .✝️
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Ruben, It was sad when he couldn’t do all his favorite things anymore. He used to get upset when I would tell him he couldn’t cook anymore 🙁
Nissa & Norma Casuga
Oh Marysol! My heart goes out to you. Rest assured Joe is in a much better and happier place and will always be with you. He will be missed. We love you!
Nissa & Norma
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Nissa & Norma, He loved to party. I told him if he passed before me I was going to do a funeral New Orleans style. We are having a small Celebration of his Life with a Jazz band that will parade up and down our street. Already talked to my neighbors and asked them to please forgive the noise while we celebrate my husband. They loved! We have always been blessed with good neighbors.
Deborah Reker
Joe, you will be missed! Will always be grateful for your generosity of spirit when opening up your home to your family and friends and sharing your culinary skills with all your tasty dishes. No one makes bread pudding like you did. I so enjoyed my time spent with you and Marysol. I will always remember your handsome face and smile.
God speed my friend!
Marysol Pinell
Thank you my BFF – I love both of the message and decided to keep them.
Abbie Balland
Marysol,
I’m so very sorry to hear such sad news. I didn’t know Joe, but from what you’ve said about him, he seemed like such a wonderful man.
I hope your beautiful memories of times together help to ease your pain in the very near future.
And may your Betsy and Cashew pups help to provide extra comfort to you during these dark days. I’m sure they are missing Joe, too.
Warm hugs,
Abbie (your Ambius “sister”)
Marysol Pinell
Thank you Abbie, He was my GI Joe like my sister used to call him 🙂
When I get sad, I watch some of his videos (have tons of them) and they make me smile.
Christopher Karl
I am heart broken for the loss of such a vibrant man. I was very lucky to work with Joe and feel close to his family. I am sorry for the loss. Rest in peace sweet Joe.
Chris
Marysol Pinell
Thank you C.K. the last of the Pinell Nuts – they will be missed but I’m sure he was welcomed by our pets …
“You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pets, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then together you and your special pet cross the Rainbow Bridge…