JOSEPH KAMMERER

      Joseph Kammerer, age 63, of Palatka, died Monday September 7, 2009 at his home after an extended illness.  He was a native of Patterson, New Jersey and had lived in Palatka for the past 15 years, coming from Tampa, where he lived for 20 years.  He had worked as a machinist at Tampa Shipyard for several years and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter and participated in “tough man competitions” and demolition derbies.  He also enjoyed spending time with many disabled veterans at the V.A. Hospitals.

     He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kammerer of Palatka; children, Dorothy Loretta Kaiafas and husband, Solomas, of New Jersey, Elizabeth Laura Kammerer of Interlachen and his estranged daughter, June Kammerer of Pennsylvania; step-children, Scott Spellmeyer, Chris Spellmeyer, and Coleen Spellmeyer, all of Tampa; brothers, Edward Kammerer & wife, Laura of Pennsylvania, George Kammerer of Connecticut; sisters, Joyce Harrell & husband, Vance of Maryland, Carol Pace & husband, John, Loretta Pace & husband, Peter, Penny Rosenfield & husband, Jerry, all of New Jersey, Mary Lewin & husband, Bill, and Melody Kammerer and husband, Pete Katynski, all of Palatka;

6 grandchildren, Tiffany Mae Jackson, Brittany Marie Campbell, Gabriella Kaiafas, Stephen Kaiafas, Alexandra Kaiafas, and Shane Spellmeyer, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

     No services are planned at this time.  Memorial donations can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.

 

 

 

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Honey, I miss you so much. I know your with loved ones and I also know your with us. I love you very much and will be looking forward to spending eternity with you---Forever Yours  Love Always--Dottie

Dorothy Kammerer ~ Palatka, Florida

 

Dad-I will forever be thankful for the time we had together. I wish we had found each other sooner. You were such a good man so kind, loving and generous. I love you and will miss you dearly, Dee

Dee Kaiafas ~ Delran NJ

 

We will all miss a dear friend and loving brother. A lifetime of memories enjoyed by all who knew Joe and all of the adventures in life which was shared and never to be forgotten. Rest in peace and know that you are not forgotten.
Love, Bill & Mary

William & Mary Lewin ~ Palatka, Florida 32177

 

So sorry to hear about Joe.  Never forgot the times across the street and him always being there when I was down when were were kids growing up in Lincoln Park.  The Camerlins and the Kammerers!!  What a team.

Marie Slater ~ Oak Ridge, NJ

 

We are forever thankful for the memories as a friend and a loving brother. You shall always be remembered in our hearts forever and never be forgotten. We are both sorry for your families loss and the great loss for so many people who had come to know him. Rest in peace and may God Bless.
Bill & Mary - Palatka FL.

Bill & Mary Lewin ~ Palatka, Florida

 

PETER & LORETTA PACE ~ 15 BROOKSIDE RD  WAYNE,NJ. 07470

 

Uncle Joe we I will miss you. So wish I could have said goodbye. I'm glad you & Taylor got to see each other before you left us. Thanks for all the fun we had in Tampa. I Love You. Your Niece Brenda

Brenda Lewin Friedrich ~ Wayne, New Jersey

 

JOEY WAS A GREAT BIG BROTHER, HE TAUGHT ME TO PITCH PENNYS, SWIM IN THE RIVER, BE TUFF WHEN I WENT TO BOONTON HIGH, SO NO ONE WOULD PICK ON ME, HE LET ME SEW HIS PANTS WHEN HE TORE OUT THE SEAT OF THEM, JOEY WAS FUN TO BE WITH RIGHT UP TILL THE END, HE TOLD ME THE STORY ABOUT THE BARDIN BOOGER. MISS YOU BROTHER ESPECIALLY ON THE 21 ST. I WANTED TO CALL & WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY INSTEAD I WENT OUTSIDE AND LOOKED INTO THE SKY AND WISHED YOU A BLESSED DAY. MISS & LOVE YOU JOEY. YOUR SISTER LORETTA PETE SAID HA JOE

LORETTA PACE ~ WAYNE,N.J

 

A BIG THANKS TO DOTTIE FOR TAKEING CARE& BEING THERE FOR JOEY, AND TO MELODY FOR BEING THER TILL THE END WITH OUR BROTHER LOVE LORETTA

LORETTA PACE ~ WAYNE,N.J

 

I will forever be thankful for the time we had together. I wish we had found each other sooner. You were such a good man kind, loving and generous. I love you and will miss you dearly, Dee

Dee Kaiafas ~ Delran NJ

 

I met Joe when we moved next door to him in Lincoln Park, New Jersey when I was 11 years old, I am now 55. Joe was one of the "Good Guys", he was always kind to me and my family throughout the years. May he rest in peace. My prayers and sympathies to all of his family in these difficult times. You did good Joe!

Greg Kampff ~ Tampa, Florida

 

Pop Pop we will miss you and Nana we love you. Love Gabriella, Stephen and Alexandra

Gabriella, Stephen and Alexandra ~ Delran NJ

 

We both are so very sorry for your loss and wish we could have been there for you during these difficult times.  We love you very much and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael and Brianne Fisher ~ Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
 

our sorrys go to the family

reason and priscilla green ~ palatka, florida

 

Ardell, Maggie, and Mitchell,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We love you all.
Tony, Jan, Chris, Ashley & Ansley Whitley
Buena Vista, GA

Jan Whitley ~ Buena Vista, GA

 

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Lois Clark ~ Butler GA  31006

 

Mitchell you are in my thoughts and prayers.

ALICIA HALE ~ REYNOLS GA  31076

 

RONNY & LOIS CLARK ~ BUTLER GA  31006

 

Our thoughts are of you.  Our prayers are for you.  Sorry to learn of your loss.
Aunt Joyce and Uncle Homer

Joyce W Barrow ~ Butler, Georgia 31006

 

 
HA BROTHER ITS 1 YEAR SINCE YOUR PASSING & I MISS YOU SO MUCH,WELL JOEY YOUR BIRTHDAY IS COMEING UP ,ITS HARD NOT BEING ABLE TO CALL YOU,YOUR THE BEST.MISS & LOVE YOU  SISTER LORET
LORETTA PACE
CWAYNE, NJ. 07470

 

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