Joseph Edward Krudis , 78, died on May 24, 2023, at his home in East Rockaway, NY Joseph was born in Springfield Gardens. NY on November 21, 1945 to Thelma and Joseph Krudis. He was a loving brother to Joan (predeceased), Phillip, Richard and Kenneth (predeceased). He was married to his wife Sharyn (predeceased) for 54 years. Joseph joined the service as an airman for the United States Navy Air Force. He always had a love for travel, history and airplanes. Joe was the person in the family who provided you with directions way before there was GPS and answered all history questions before there was Google. He was a hard worker, dedicating over 40 years to the airline industry and retiring from Delta in 2005. He is survived by his children James (Joann) Krudis, Tracy, (Robert) Zwickis, and Katherine (John) Rubino and his seven beautiful grandchildren, Kate, Ryan, Christopher, Erik, Allie, Joseph and Julianna.