Husband of Frances Bean Titus, father of Jessica Lynn Titus and Marsha Titus Evans. Son of Charles "Chuck" C. and Cecilia "Flip" R. Titus. Brother of Thomas A. Titus.
Joseph (Joey) Charles Titus, 58, of Ridge passed away on February 14, 2009 at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Joey was born January 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, son of the late Charles (Chuck) and Cecilia (Flip) Titus of Ridge. He was educated at St Michael's Catholic School and Ryken High School (RHS) Class of 1968.
Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Frances Bean Titus, whom he married on October 2, 1976 at St. Cecilia's Church, his daughters, Jessica and boyfriend, Tim Snyder of St Inigoes, Marsha and husband Brian Evans of Leonardtown. His brother, Tom Titus and wife Cindy of Baltimore, mother-in-law, Edith Bean of Ridge, brother-in-law, William Bean and wife Joyce of St Mary's City and two special loved ones, Bethany and Christina Klobnock of St. Inigoes.
Joey retired from the Naval Air Station Fire Department in January 2007 after 37 years of service, starting his career as a fire fighter and retiring as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. He was President and Life Member, Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and recently celebrated 40 years of service to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department holding numerous positions over time including Engineer, Fire Marshal, Captain, Treasurer, member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee. One of his passions was teaching youth about fire safety and first aid. He received the "Maryland's Most Beautiful" Award for St Mary's County in 1989 for his years of instructing a Babysitter's Safety Course throughout the county.
He coached St Michael's basketball teams. Joey's baseball days started with Little League coached by his father, RHS baseball, Charles-St Mary's Sandlot League, and American Legion Slow-Pitch League; a St Mary's County Slow-Pitch Hall of Fame inductee. Joey later phased into umpiring fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball and scorekeeping basketball for the Tri-County Sports Officials Association. Also a member of the Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Committee.
Joey found pleasure in fishing, watching football and baseball on TV, running his Friday night ambulance duty night and responding 2nd call, sitting on his deck by the creek side watching the birds and squirrels and especially proud of watching his daughters grow up.
Relatives and friends were invited to Joey's Life Celebration in the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD 20680 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, with prayers recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Ridge Volunteer Fire Department or the squad / fire department in your community.
Pallbearers will be Jim Titus, George Gatton, Mike Roberts, J. P. Caulder, Wesley Briscoe, Morgan Weber, Kee Abell and Ron Lord .
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph (Joey) Charles Titus, 58, of Ridge passed away on February 14, 2009 at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Joey was born January 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, son of the late Charles (Chuck) and Cecilia (Flip) Titus of Ridge. He was educated at St Michael's Catholic School and Ryken High School (RHS) Class of 1968.
Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Frances Bean Titus, whom he married on October 2, 1976 at St. Cecilia's Church, his daughters, Jessica and boyfriend, Tim Snyder of St Inigoes, Marsha and husband Brian Evans of Leonardtown. His brother, Tom Titus and wife Cindy of Baltimore, mother-in-law, Edith Bean of Ridge, brother-in-law, William Bean and wife Joyce of St Mary's City and two special loved ones, Bethany and Christina Klobnock of St. Inigoes.
Joey retired from the Naval Air Station Fire Department in January 2007 after 37 years of service, starting his career as a fire fighter and retiring as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. He was President and Life Member, Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and recently celebrated 40 years of service to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department holding numerous positions over time including Engineer, Fire Marshal, Captain, Treasurer, member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee. One of his passions was teaching youth about fire safety and first aid. He received the "Maryland's Most Beautiful" Award for St Mary's County in 1989 for his years of instructing a Babysitter's Safety Course throughout the county.
He coached St Michael's basketball teams. Joey's baseball days started with Little League coached by his father, RHS baseball, Charles-St Mary's Sandlot League, and American Legion Slow-Pitch League; a St Mary's County Slow-Pitch Hall of Fame inductee. Joey later phased into umpiring fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball and scorekeeping basketball for the Tri-County Sports Officials Association. Also a member of the Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Committee.
Joey found pleasure in fishing, watching football and baseball on TV, running his Friday night ambulance duty night and responding 2nd call, sitting on his deck by the creek side watching the birds and squirrels and especially proud of watching his daughters grow up.
Relatives and friends were invited to Joey's Life Celebration in the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD 20680 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, with prayers recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Ridge Volunteer Fire Department or the squad / fire department in your community.
Pallbearers will be Jim Titus, George Gatton, Mike Roberts, J. P. Caulder, Wesley Briscoe, Morgan Weber, Kee Abell and Ron Lord .
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Husband of Frances Bean Titus, father of Jessica Lynn Titus and Marsha Titus Evans. Son of Charles "Chuck" C. and Cecilia "Flip" R. Titus. Brother of Thomas A. Titus.
Joseph (Joey) Charles Titus, 58, of Ridge passed away on February 14, 2009 at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Joey was born January 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, son of the late Charles (Chuck) and Cecilia (Flip) Titus of Ridge. He was educated at St Michael's Catholic School and Ryken High School (RHS) Class of 1968.
Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Frances Bean Titus, whom he married on October 2, 1976 at St. Cecilia's Church, his daughters, Jessica and boyfriend, Tim Snyder of St Inigoes, Marsha and husband Brian Evans of Leonardtown. His brother, Tom Titus and wife Cindy of Baltimore, mother-in-law, Edith Bean of Ridge, brother-in-law, William Bean and wife Joyce of St Mary's City and two special loved ones, Bethany and Christina Klobnock of St. Inigoes.
Joey retired from the Naval Air Station Fire Department in January 2007 after 37 years of service, starting his career as a fire fighter and retiring as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. He was President and Life Member, Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and recently celebrated 40 years of service to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department holding numerous positions over time including Engineer, Fire Marshal, Captain, Treasurer, member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee. One of his passions was teaching youth about fire safety and first aid. He received the "Maryland's Most Beautiful" Award for St Mary's County in 1989 for his years of instructing a Babysitter's Safety Course throughout the county.
He coached St Michael's basketball teams. Joey's baseball days started with Little League coached by his father, RHS baseball, Charles-St Mary's Sandlot League, and American Legion Slow-Pitch League; a St Mary's County Slow-Pitch Hall of Fame inductee. Joey later phased into umpiring fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball and scorekeeping basketball for the Tri-County Sports Officials Association. Also a member of the Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Committee.
Joey found pleasure in fishing, watching football and baseball on TV, running his Friday night ambulance duty night and responding 2nd call, sitting on his deck by the creek side watching the birds and squirrels and especially proud of watching his daughters grow up.
Relatives and friends were invited to Joey's Life Celebration in the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD 20680 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, with prayers recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Ridge Volunteer Fire Department or the squad / fire department in your community.
Pallbearers will be Jim Titus, George Gatton, Mike Roberts, J. P. Caulder, Wesley Briscoe, Morgan Weber, Kee Abell and Ron Lord .
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph (Joey) Charles Titus, 58, of Ridge passed away on February 14, 2009 at St Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Joey was born January 2, 1951 in Leonardtown, son of the late Charles (Chuck) and Cecilia (Flip) Titus of Ridge. He was educated at St Michael's Catholic School and Ryken High School (RHS) Class of 1968.
Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Frances Bean Titus, whom he married on October 2, 1976 at St. Cecilia's Church, his daughters, Jessica and boyfriend, Tim Snyder of St Inigoes, Marsha and husband Brian Evans of Leonardtown. His brother, Tom Titus and wife Cindy of Baltimore, mother-in-law, Edith Bean of Ridge, brother-in-law, William Bean and wife Joyce of St Mary's City and two special loved ones, Bethany and Christina Klobnock of St. Inigoes.
Joey retired from the Naval Air Station Fire Department in January 2007 after 37 years of service, starting his career as a fire fighter and retiring as Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention. He was President and Life Member, Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad and recently celebrated 40 years of service to the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department holding numerous positions over time including Engineer, Fire Marshal, Captain, Treasurer, member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee. One of his passions was teaching youth about fire safety and first aid. He received the "Maryland's Most Beautiful" Award for St Mary's County in 1989 for his years of instructing a Babysitter's Safety Course throughout the county.
He coached St Michael's basketball teams. Joey's baseball days started with Little League coached by his father, RHS baseball, Charles-St Mary's Sandlot League, and American Legion Slow-Pitch League; a St Mary's County Slow-Pitch Hall of Fame inductee. Joey later phased into umpiring fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball and scorekeeping basketball for the Tri-County Sports Officials Association. Also a member of the Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Committee.
Joey found pleasure in fishing, watching football and baseball on TV, running his Friday night ambulance duty night and responding 2nd call, sitting on his deck by the creek side watching the birds and squirrels and especially proud of watching his daughters grow up.
Relatives and friends were invited to Joey's Life Celebration in the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD 20680 on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, with prayers recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Church. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad, Ridge Volunteer Fire Department or the squad / fire department in your community.
Pallbearers will be Jim Titus, George Gatton, Mike Roberts, J. P. Caulder, Wesley Briscoe, Morgan Weber, Kee Abell and Ron Lord .
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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