Joseph Senichka III, cherished family, friends

Joseph Senichka III, 75, departed this life at his home in Milton surrounded by cherished family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Driscoll Senichka; his sister, Susanne; and his parents, Joseph and Amelia (Nosti) Senichka . He is survived by his wife, Donna James; his son, Stephen (Giana Patton); his granddaughter Skylar; and his two stepchildren, Courtney Kruse (Jimmy) and Kenneth James (Lexi). Joe’s warmth, kindness, and love will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born in New Jersey, Joe grew up in the close-knit community of Hillside, where he distinguished himself as an accomplished powerlifter and excelled in both football and wrestling. A dedicated union sheet metal worker by trade, Joe had an extraordinary gift for making friends, transforming acquaintances into family wherever he went.

Despite battling ALS for many years, Joe never allowed the disease to define him. Instead, he defined it through his remarkable legacy of courage, selflessness, and unconditional love. He leaves behind a profound impact, forever remembered for embodying the spirit of “hard and heavy.”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Food Bank of Delaware, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd., Milford, DE 19963; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Visit Joe’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.