Joseph V. Pacer "Joe", age 65, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio.
Joe retired in 2002 as a Captain of the Toledo Firefighters after 27 years of dedicated service. He loved to cook for family and friends. They will miss his delicious prime rib. Joe looked forward to having a full house of people around him.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Judy; children, Brian (Jennifer) and Kevin; step-children, Amy (Terry) Donnal and Marcus Busdicker; sister, Patricia Misthal; nephews, Aaron and Joshua Misthal; 3 grandchildren; best friend, Robin Giles; sister and brother-in-laws, Linda (Larry) Lakatos, Sandy (Jim) Paszczykowski, Ed (Fran) Szymanski and Paul (Chris) Szymanski. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Edwin Pacer Sr.; brothers, Edwin Jr. "Eddy" and Howard Jasper and brother-in-law, Joel Misthal.
The family will receive guests from 2-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900). The Fireman's Last Alarm will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by "Sharing of Memories." The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to: Awana/Children's Ministries at East Toledo Baptist Church, 811 E. Broadway St., Toledo, Ohio 43605.
"He lived a big life with a big heart and a big voice. But the world is a little quieter now. And for that I am sad."