Joseph, age 81, passed away October 6, 2011. He is survived by his children Marie, Karen, Joe, John, Patrick and Kris; and six grandchildren. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Marie Ann (Murray) Plank. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 South Quebec Street, in Centennial, Colorado. Memorial donations may be made in Joseph's name to the Carmelite Monastery, 6138 South Gallup Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Please share your memories of Joseph and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.