Joseph K. Kapfhammer
August 22, 1931 - October 22, 2020
Joseph K. Kapfhammer, age 89, of Jupiter, Florida passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2020. Although, he bravely fought many health challenges, he was unable to survive a hard fight with pancreatic cancer. Originally from Kentucky, and married on Derby Day 1961, Joseph and wife Barbara fell in love with Florida on their honeymoon and moved to Miami in 1962. He worked in the financial services industry and after retirement he and Barbara moved to Jupiter, Florida. Joseph enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and friends, dancing, playing cards, skiing and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of over 59 years, Barbara (Vaughan) Kapfhammer, sisters Donna Story and Mona Leonard (Richard), children Kathy Antieau (John), Debra Kapfhammer (Ronald) and Mark Kapfhammer (Karen). Grandchildren Jessica (Marlin), Rene, Raul (Vanessa), Leah, Cindy (Nick), Armando, Danielle, Jenna and Joseph. Great grandchildren Nicky, Bailey, Lillian, Lisamarie and Kylee. Sister-in-law Lore Kapfhammer, brother-in-law Joseph Corbett and son-in-law Raul Martinez. And, many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his dad Erwin, mom Mona, brothers Harold and Neil, sisters Iona Mae and Carol, and daughter Lisa. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30am on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Palm Beach Gardens followed by an Entombment service at 12:30 pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus (Santa Maria Council 4999).
Joseph K. Kapfhammer, age 89, of Jupiter, Florida passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2020. Although, he bravely fought many health challenges, he was unable to survive a hard fight with pancreatic cancer. Originally from Kentucky,... View Obituary & Service Information