Left us suddenly on Wednesday May 13th, 2020, at the age of 79, beloved husband of Jean. Cherished father of Debbie (Glen) Davis, Sandy (Luciano) Panezutti and Jody (Claudio) Fiorini. Adored Poppa to Kyle (Ashley) and Duane (Cassandra) Davis, Kyle, Lucas and Luciano Panezutti, Cassandra Van Tichelen, Samantha and Kristina Fiorini and Great-Poppa to Emilee and Rylee Molnar. Predeceased by his parents Leo and Julia. Remembered with love by his cousins in Belgium, Francis, Ferdy (deceased), Johnny and their families.
Joe arrived in Canada from Belgium, along with his Mother and Father, at the age of 7 in 1948. They originally settled in Fergus at a dairy farm, later moving to Caledon East in the early 1960’s where they owned and operated the Caledon East Creamery, supporting local farmers and their families. While at the creamery Joe met Jean and their love story began. On May 5th they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. After the creamery, Joe moved on to trucking and enjoyed many years of driving, until his retirement from Cavalier Transportation in 2017.
Joe and Jean raised their family in Caledon East. They travelled throughout Europe with his cousins and explored Canada and the US in their motorhome. He was a fan of NASCAR and liked nothing better that to share his love of the sport with anyone that was interested. He loved to read, his favorite being John Grisham novels, and enjoyed sitting on his backyard swing, watching the birds at his feeders.
Joe appreciated old cars, especially his 1955 Chevy Bel Air which was his pride and joy. He spent many great afternoons cruising the countryside with Jean, and loved it when people stopped to ask him about his car.
Joe was a man that showed kindness to everyone he knew, a gentle giant, a true gentleman. He was a man of few words, but he had a huge impact on those that knew and loved him
Raised as an only child, having such a large family brought him great joy. A dedicated and loving Husband, Dad, Father-in-Law, Poppa, and Great-Poppa, his happiest days were spent with his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. He was loved and admired by his family; he was our hero and we will miss him everyday.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Southlake Hospital Foundation – Regional Cardiac Care Program or Bethell Hospice Foundation.
Service details will be released at a later date.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Helen Hawkrigg and family
To the Van Tichelen family: please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Joe. He will be deeply missed. RIP.
Janet Remus
Sending my deepest condolences for Uncle Joe’s passing. He truly was a gentle giant.
Janice & Mitch
Our hugs and prayers go out to all of you.
Sylvana Fiorini
To the Van Tichelen family, deepest condolences from Fiorini Family (Anita, Sylvana and Nadia) a sweet and gentle man…he will be missed❤
Alice Donaldson
To Joe’s family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Although Joe is physically gone, his spirit will remain in your harts for ever. Treasure all the wonderful memories and may he rest in eternal peace.
Jeannie Prothero
My condolences to the Van Tichelen family. I will miss our great talks at the doctors office. May you rest in peace Joe.
Paula innis
Jean and Family
The Innis family wish to offer our sincere condolences on your loss .
Joe will always be forever remembered never forgotten
Paul and Susan Mason .
To the Van Tichelen family: please except our condolences for your lose. Joe was a good friend for over 60 years. Even though we were distanced we managed to stay touch. We lost a good friend. Paul and Susan Mason.
Ruth George Stamper
Thinking of you at this sad time Debbie, I hope the wonderful memories with your Dad will help you and your family to move on everyday. Love Ruth Stamper(McMann) and family.
Carol Irwin
May you find strength to get through this difficult time.
Tracey MacLean
Aunt Jean,
In these moments of loss, words are useless. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and the entire family.
Marguerite
Jean & Families
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Toni and Sherron Caranci
My hear goes out to the Vantichlen family for their deep loss of a father and husband who meant so much to them
I have known Jean since she was 16 and met Joe after they married My first impression of Joe was that he was such a gentleman with a soft voice that drew you close to him.
His kindness and mannerisms were obvious and I enjoyed his company immensely
I loved talking to him in end about cars and NASCAR.
Joe you will be missed by all. Your memory will be in my heart forever My sincere condolences to Jean Debbie and all the rest of the family
I will be here for you for whatever you may need. God bless you Joe. Heaven is a better place with you there
Stephanie
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jean Joe And all their families. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. With love from the Pulis Family.
Debbie Harris Bennett
Jean, may you find strength knowing that Joe is safe in the arms of Jesus.
Mary Ann Johnston
Jean and family,
My deepest sympathy of the loss of Joe. Doug and Joe always had great talks about Nascar when you visited us.
Joe was a favourite at Cavalier when we both worked there. Respected by all.
Audrey Faris
You don’t know me Debbie, I’m a community volunteer for Bethell. My heart aches for you and your entire family.
My deepest condolences. What a tragic loss.
JUDITH Van Allen
It was great sadness to hear of Joe’s
Passing
Sincere condolences to you Jean and your family’s
GEORGE PAPADEAS
We are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of Joe. Our entire family send heartfelt condolences to your family.
Joe visited us at Babalou’s just about every morning for his coffee prior to us selling.
He was always a kind person with a beaming smile and a friendly good morning to everyone
We all appreciated his kindness and patronage. He would always call me, young fella which made me chuckle because i wasn’t that much younger than him.
He is gone but not forgotten.
May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal
George & Toula Papadeas and Family
Robbin(Gillham)and Kevin Moody
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful friend and person. Will always be in our thoughts.
Edna Wright @ Roy
Sending our Sincere Sympathy to Jean ; Debbie Davis ( Glen ) Sandy Panezutti (Luciano); Jody Fiorini (Claudio,
and all the grand children. From Roy @ Edna Wright.
Liz Souch
Our deepest sympathy to Jean and her family. Keep your wonderful memories close to your heart always. Hugs, Liz and Rusty Souch
Tracy Clifford
To Jody and the Van Tichelen family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time.
Carla Sica
Our deepest condolences to all of The VanTichelen family. In just a moment your world has changed and my heart aches for all of you. I pray for strength for all You have many memories which will bring many emotions but love will definitely shine through. Your gentle giants ‘ love will shine on all of your forever. Xoxo
Rossana
To The Van Tichelen Family….
Out Deepest Condolences to Jean, Jody, Claudio & Family
Sandro & Rose Zeppieri & Family
Dianne Woods
Jean and family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of Joe. May your memories give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Dianne Woods & Family
Evelyn & Frankie Ferguson
Jean,Debbie & family…Sandy & family…Jody & family….We can not express enough heartfelt condolences to everyone…we are in shock & disbelief…We have so many memories from Caledon East days.Also in the later years when ..we got connected again through our grandson,Chad & your grandson,Kyle,through hockey & Lacrosse….It was meant to happen…a friendship re-kindled…
Sending Hugs & Condolences to everyone,..Evelyn & Frankie Ferguson & family…
Katherine barbazza
Dear Jean and family: Our deepest condolences. So saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was a dear and respected friend of ours and many others.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Roland, Kathy, and family.
Carmela and Joe Mariano
Jean, Debbie and Families, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Husband and Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Norma King
Jean Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. My condolences to all.
Sigrid Wild
Truly sorry for your loss Debbie and family.
Sigrid & Karl
Christine Fogden
Dear Jody and family. I’m so sorry for your loss . My heart and prayers go out to you. I know it’s a difficult time, but remember they are always in our hearts forever. God speed.
Susan Gallant
To the Van Tichelen family,
Deepest condolences, a sweet and gentle man…he will be missed❤
Susan & Ulysse Gallant / Eleanor La Chapelle
Cheri Cowan
Heartfelt condolences to all the family on your loss. Very sad news indeed.
Family De Ceulaerde
Dear Jean and family
Our deepest sympathy and condoleances. So sad to hear this terrible news.
We will remember him as a warm and sympathetic man.
Lots of love ❤️
Jozef, Maria, Pascale
Frankie & Evelyn Ferguson
Jean,Debbie & Family,Sandy & Family,Jody & Family..
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Joe.We have great memories of our Caledon East days when we were neighbours.,then meeting up again over the years when our grandson were on the same hockey & Lacrosse teams.
Sending our condolences & love to all.
Frankie & Evelyn Ferguson & family.
Linda Pooley Barr
So very sorry to hear of Joes passing, Sending my deepest condolences to the family and prayers for Jean and the families.
Alida Pulla
Jean, Debbie, Glen and Family
Our sincerest and most heart felt condolences to you all! So sorry to hear of your dads passing. We will always remember his smile and may you be comforted with all your beautiful memories.
Agnes & Fred Julian
Jean & family, sorry to hear of Joe’s passing,please accept our deepest sympathy
Madilynn Wade
My sincere condolences to Joe’s family.
Keith Frost and family
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Liz Stermsek
Jean, Debbie, Sandy, Jody and Family,
Words can’t express how saddened I am to hear of your loss.
So many amazing memories with all of you in Palgrave and Caledon East.
Fred and Joe will be up to their shenanigans in the sky.
Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Sending my love to you!
Liz xo
Smythe family
Dear Jean and family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your wonderful memories help you throughout this time.
Dave and Sue Smythe and family
Sarah Wilkes
He will always be Mr Vantichelen to me. A kind and gentle man who always gave me my name. I have fond memories of you all from my early days growing up in Caledon East. I am thinking of you all and sending you my thoughts and prayers
Krista Nott (McMahon), Paul Hermann & family
So sad to hear of this loss.
Great Man!
Richard and Joan Canning
Jean, children and grandchildren,
We were sadened to hear of Joe’s passing. Our condolences go out to you and your family at this very sad time. Joe will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Richard and Joan canning
Starr Kaski
My deepest condolences, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. Remember many times together with mom (Dolly) & dad (Stan) when I was younger. I recall he always had a smile on his face and loved being around people. I know he will be missed by many.
Patricia and Robert Aljoe
To Jean and family. Rob and I would like to send our sincere condolences to you at this time.
This is very tragic news. May you find strength with all The love of your family and friends.
I will always remember his big smile.
Sandy and Dennis O'Hara
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time!!
The O’Hara Family
June & Paul Proctor & Family
To the Van Tichelen Family
We are deeply and sincerely sorry for the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He always had the most amazing smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
June & Paul Proctor & family
Gill Wilkes
Dear Jean, Girls and families. So sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the best.
Gill Wilkes
And family
Dave Otero
To the Van Tichelen family,
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.
Anne Dodwell
Dear Jean & family: Our heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time of Joe’s passing. He will always be remembered & not forgotten. The Dodwell family
Chris Nelson
Jean and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sad time. May the great memories help u through this most difficult time. Rest In Peace Joe.
God bless
Sherry Young
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Thinking and praying for all your family
Bianca Dipirro
Jean our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bianca Dipirro & Family
Patty Davis
To the Van Tichelen family,
So very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Patty,Drew, Shane and Steve
Farrow family
Our sincere condolences to the entire Van Tichelen family. So sorry for your tragic loss.
Helen and Danny Fazzari
Jean,
We are profoundly saddened for the loss of Joe. Our prayers and warmest thoughts are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Teresa Panezutti
To the Van Tichelen family!
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear husband,father,grandfather.
May he rests in peace .
My most heartfelt condolences and I pray that God will grant you strength.
Teresa Panezutti
sharon cancian
To Jean and family
My deepest condolences to you and your family Jean. So so sorry for your loss
John Tomasone
To the Van Tichelen Family, our deepest condolences Joe will be greatly missed, we will all miss seeing Joe and Jean driving in town in his Bel Air, chatting with him about his Bel Air Joe would just light up. He was always kind and a true gentleman everytime we chatted. You are all in our prayers
John Tomasone and staff Automotive Maintenance
Lloyd & Tracey Scott (Jackson)
Jean & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was always very friendly and both Lloyd & I enjoyed chatting with him during family functions. Please accept our condolences.
Tracey, Lloyd & family
Patricia and Lorenzo Denneny
We were in total shock, to hear of the passing of Joe,our deepest condolences to Jean and her family,he was a great neighbour and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him,.
Jan & Wayne McTaggart
Jean
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Please know our thoughts are with you during this most difficulty time. Treasure all the wonderful memories.
Jan and Wayne
Halls
Debbie,Glen and Family our deepest condolences during this very difficult time. Cherish the memories of your Father,Grandpa to help with the days forward.
Love Brad,Patty,Tyler,Alyssa Halls xo
Mike and Joanne Hall
To Jean and family, so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to have known Joe and worked with him as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monica Tiessen
Dear Jean & Family,
We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Monica & Derek Tiessen
Brenda Leighton
To Jean and family
My warmest condolescences to you and your family Jean.
Cherish the wonderful memories.
Love Brenda Leighton
James and Linda mowles
Our deepest condolences to the Van Tichelen family.Our thoughts are with you all in these sad times. It was a pleasure working alongside a great man. He will be truly missed.