Obituary of Joaquin Munoz Sr.

Joaquin Munoz Sr., age 82 of Pennsauken, passed away on March 30, 2024 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden.  He was born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico on December 8, 1941.

He is the beloved husband of the late Violeta (nee Sanchez); devoted father of Joaquin Munoz Jr. (Lissette), Luis Munoz (Denny) and Jannette (Michael) Best; loving grandfather of Omar, Joshua, Gabriel, Luis Anthony, Maceo and Jayden and great grandfather of Avery and Jordyn.

Joaquin worked as a chef for many years for Caesar's Pasta in Blackwood.  He enjoyed going to the horse races, watching boxing and baseball and spending time with his family.  In his younger days, he also enjoyed playing baseball.    He enjoyed having a good meal, especially those cooked by his late wife Violeta, and was a great counselor, always willing to sit and listen and give advice.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Monday, April 8 from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Falco/Caruso & Leonard Pennsauken Funeral Home, 6600 N. Browning Road, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM.  Interment will follow at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill.