A bathtub and toy ship sparked Joseph’s dreams of a career in the U.S. Navy.  Working through college with only summer jobs and an R.O.T.C. scholarship, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and later a master’s degree in Naval Engineering at M.I.T.  Aboard the USS Morrison (FFG-13) he found a love for the open sea. His career took him to Italy, Iraq, Japan and across the U.S. He yearned to experience new places and adventures but retained a devotion to his native Colorado. Joseph, forever curious, had a talent for puzzles (sprung from years of Lego building!) Although ambitious and goal oriented, he was also kindhearted and loving. He strove to be fair in his leadership, worked hard and had high expectations. An adoring father to his son and four legged kin as well, he loved and was well loved, and deeply missed.