Joe was born in Woodside Queens, New York, to the late Eugene and Helen Daly. Joe was the third boy in the family.

Joe comes from a family of firefighters that includes two uncles, his older brother Charlie, his son Thomas, nephew Gene, and his godson Danny. Joe started out his career in 1983. He went to FDNY Engine 288 in Queens, then put in for a transfer to work at a busier firehouse. He ended up at FDNY Engine 218 (Bushwick Bomberos) in Brooklyn. Joe fell in love with the firehouse dog, Wolfie, a stray that the guys took in. Wolfie went on every run with them. He even had his own fire coat. Joe loved being a firefighter! He proudly served with the FDNY for 22 years.

Joe’s children, Kim (NYPD detective) and Thomas (FDNY firefighter), were the light of his life. Joe eventually became a grandfather to Ben and Mackenzie. He adored his grandchildren. Joe, Ben, and Mackenzie played for hours dressing up as firefighters.

Joe loved to golf. After retirement, he got a part-time job at a golf course. Joe met so many good friends along his career with the FDNY and working at the golf course. Joe was sick for many years with multiple 9/11-related cancers. Everything that Joe went through, he always had a smile on his face.

We miss you every day! It’s not the same without you in our lives.

Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed! Until we meet again.