Joseph F. Kudlo, age 58, of Lorain, died on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Community Health Partners HSC - West, Lorain.
He was born on August 28, 1948 in Lorain, where he resided his entire life. He was a graduate of Admiral King High School. Joseph retired from Ford as an inspector.
He was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Peter.
Joseph was a member of the P.A.C.C., U.P.C., and the UAW Local 425. He enjoyed calling for BINGO at St. Joseph and Nativity, collecting model cars, and watching MASH. He also enjoyed wrestling. He was a manager for Great Lakes Wrestling, and was known as "Dr. Dream."
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gloria (nee Schwarz), a son, David J. Jones, of Atlanta, GA, a daughter, Dawn M. Velazquez, of Lorain, and 6 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph F., Sr. and Virginia (nee Leshinski) Kudlo.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 4 to 7 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held at 6:30 pm. The Rev. Fr. Chuck Henkle, Associate Pastor of Catholic Church of St. Peter, will officiate.