Joseph Inter, of Warren, PA retired and residing in Haines City, FL passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 24, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was 79. Joseph was born on February 21, 1941 in Erie, PA to John and Jean Hynek-Inter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a millwright for Osram Sylvania Comp for 38 years until his retirement in 1999, and moved to Florida in 2000. He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Warren, PA.Joseph loved all sports but football and baseball were his passion, in fact, he coached for 15 years for Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion baseball. He enjoyed watching football on TV, always rooting for his favorite teams the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the proudest watching both his kids in all of the sports they played throughout the years between baseball, softball and swimming. There was not a sport he didn’t like. Joseph enjoyed dancing Polka with his wife, playing all kinds of card games, and going to the casino. He will be remembered for his kindness and always wanting to help others. He was the life of the party.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, of 56 years, Barbara; son, Frederick J. (Mary Ann) Inter of Columbus, OH; daughter, Amy Inter (John Haskins) of Birmingham, AL; brother, Richard (Bianca) Inter of Youngsville, PA; sisters, Eleanor Mostert and Norma (Pete) Bryant both of Kissimmee, FL; grandchildren, Jimmie, Shannon and Cassi; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 grand doggies, Jeter and Zoe.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital.
