Joseph James Fiordimondo Jr.

Fiordimondo, Jr., Joseph James, born December 27, 1971 to the late Joseph J. and Linda F. Fiordimondo, Sr., passed surrounded by loved ones, at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Joe was the beloved husband of Christine Fiordimondo; devoted father of Dylan Fiordimondo, Grace Fiordimondo, Joey Fiordimondo, and proud bonus dad of Dylan Marcelle; cherished brother of Anna (Mark) Laws, Paul Fiordimondo, and Dave (Dawn) Fiordimondo; loving uncle of Sean, Amber, Jake, Madison, AJ, Mia, Brennen, and Dracen; dear nephew, cousin, and friend to so many. Joe loved his family fiercely and would do anything for those he loved. His greatest joys were the birth of his children, professional success, seeing all the kids graduate, and asking the love of his life, Christine, to marry him. Joe and Christine first met and fell in love in high school in 1989 and reunited in 2016, building a life together grounded in love, loyalty, laughter, and family. He enjoyed traveling and cherished time spent on vacations, especially family cruises, time at the lake, and days at the beach. Joe dedicated more than 30 years of his life to the car industry, where his work ethic was unmatched. He generously shared his knowledge, mentored many, and earned the respect and admiration of countless colleagues - many of whom remained his loyal supporters and friends. To many, he was simply known as “Mother F...'in’ Joe Ford”, a nickname that reflected his larger-than-life personality and unforgettable presence. A true warrior, Joe battled cancer with remarkable strength and courage. Most days you wouldn’t have known he was fighting for his life. He faced challenges head-on, including overcoming an extremely difficult divorce and rebuilding his life stronger than ever. He was especially proud of all the kids as they have grown into strong, capable, loving adults. Joe lived life fully and authentically. He was known for being sarcastic, funny, and at times a lovable pain in the butt. His resilience, humor, and unwavering devotion to those around him defined his life. Joe will be remembered most for his love of family, his fierce determination, his larger than life personality, and those unforgettable dimples. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, February 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bellerive Gardens. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life, at Massa's, 3072 Winghaven Blvd, O'Fallon, MO 63366 of course! Friday, February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

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Joseph James Fiordimondo Jr.

December 27, 1971 - February 18, 2026