Joseph Gedeon Jalbert, 93, of Plant City, died Feb. 15, 2016, with his family by his side.
Mr. Jalbert was born on Aug. 21, 1922, in Eagle Lake, Maine. He was a masonry contractor, and a city inspector for Plant City for over 25 years. He attended Eastside Baptist Church, and served as a medical technician in the United States Air Force during World War II. His family was his pride and joy, and he will be missed by many.
He is survived by four daughters, Shirley Durrance (Larry), Diane Swindle (Buddy), Darlene Jalbert (Grant) and Karen Brewer (Rodney); Laverne and her son, Oren; two brothers, Gilman Jalbert and Raynold Jalbert (Priscilla); three sisters, Lauria Morneault, Velma Pelletier and Carole Martin (Don); nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Victoria (Saucier) Jalbert; wife, Hazel Jalbert; and two brothers, Eddie and Alberie Jalbert.
A funeral service was held at Eastside Baptist Church in Plant City on Feb. 19. Burial followed at Antioch Cemetery in Thonotosassa.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Aqua Team at Hospice. Donations may be made in his memory to hospice, or to Madison’s Mission, HelpMadisonsMission.Blogspot.com.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.