Joseph Favata, Jr.

Joseph Favata, Jr., 83, a Lee County, FL resident since 1985, formerly of Burbank, IL, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born December 26, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Marie Favata, Sr., now deceased. Joseph was a member of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church in Cape Coral. He retired to Florida after working forty years at his family's business (Wabash Canvas Co.), a company he was instrumental in helping build, but his dream was a simple one, he wanted to sell hot dogs on the beach. He sold hot dogs off of a boat on Captiva Beach to tourists and locals alike (a business that still thrives today), eventually he decided he wanted more, so he became a Charter Captain and took people from all over the world out on his boat. He was loved by all who knew him, if you asked him, he would say his greatest accomplishment was his family, but I think his greatest accomplishment was how much he brought to those around him, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy Favata of Cape Coral; four loving children, Kevin Favata of Darien, IL, Donna Favata-Bosh (Ron) of Geneva, IL, Lynne Favata-Evoy (Timothy) of Palos Park, IL, and Bryan Favata of Ft. Myers, FL; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as Madisun and Rosie the dogs. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 1922 SW 20th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33991 with father John Deery officiating. Memorial Contributions in memory of Joseph Favata, Jr. are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 1922 SW 20th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33991 with father John Deery officiating.