Joseph George Tippett
June 27, 1925 ~ August 8, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:30 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM.
On Monday, August 8, 2011 after battling a long illness, Joseph G. Tippett of Hollywood, MD, surrounded by loving family and friends, lost his battle. Born in Washington, DC on June 27, 1925 to George Tabor Tippett and Rosalee V. Sweeny Tippett, he was the eldest of nine children. Joe graduated from Gonzaga High School and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy and saw action in the North Atlantic in World War II. On December 30, 1944 he married Gloria M. Campbell of Silver Hill, MD. After discharge from the navy, he was employed by and retired from the Federal Aviation Agency. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Gloria M. Tippet, children; Joanne Begg (Glenn), Nancy Murphy, David Tippett (Rhonda), Donna Lux (John), Stephen Tippett (Tammi), fifteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by son Joseph G. Tippett, Jr., and his wife Marlene Lane Tippett in 1978. A dedicated firefighter, he spent over thirty years as a member of Silver Hill, MD VFD, and District Heights, MD VFD where he served as Fire Chief. Joe was an active member of the 4400 club of Gonzaga High School, Washington, DC, The Knights of Columbus, and an avid sportsman. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on August 11, 2011 at 11:30AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Joseph George Tippett may be made to the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Our deepest sympathy to Joe’s family and may Joe be granted eternal peace.”
“Although at times of sorrow, there is so little words can say. But, may these words of sympathy help comfort the Tippett family today. You are in our thoughts and prayers. PRESIDENT, District HTS. VFD Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher”
“Uncles Joe’s fabulous big laugh across “Tippett Point” is something that won’t soon be forgotten.”
“I will always admire “Uncle Joe”…willing to serve to his community, happy spending fun times with the family, and forever with that grin on his face!”
“”Big Joe” meant so much to so many and his zeal for life will never be forgotten.”
“I agree with Kelly. We will all certainly miss Uncle Joe’s hearty laugh and enormous grin. You couldn’t help but to smile back. May he rest in peace, and may his memories live on in all of us who loved him. Aunt Gloria, you were a wonderful wife. Sixty six years-that’s a long time!”
“We will always feel blessed to have known Joe and to have shared his gifts of love and laughter. Gloria & his family are in our thoughts & prayers.”
” Steve and Tammi, Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family.May God bless you all with your beautiful memories of your father. Peace be with you now and always.”
“Sorry for your loss. Dale and I send our prayers. “
“We are keeping all of you in our prayers, may your hearts be blessed with healing grace. God bless.”
“To the Tippett family: I would first like to offer my sincere condolences for your loss. Even though I didn’t know Mr. Tippett or his family personally, I know what it feels like to lose a loved one in death and I wanted to leave a comforting scripture that helped me cope during those times. Found at Revelation 21:3,4 which reads in part ” And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Again I am so sorry for your loss.”
“MRS. Tippett and Family I just heard last night about Mr Tippett, I am so very sorry for your loss and I know he was a very sick man and had suffered for a long time, but I sure enjoyed him and his wonderful smile when he came in our office. Mrs. Tippett I know you went though a lot caring for MR Tippett ,but you always did it with a positive attitude and smile, may God give you strength at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.. Joan (Dr Federle’s office )”
“Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all concerned. “