Joseph William Hoag, Sr.

Joseph William Hoag, Sr., of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, after injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Joseph attended Little Flower Catholic school in his elementary years, then went on to graduate from Central Catholic High School. Joe was a man of many traits and interests. He was currently employed for Tree Monkey and took great pride in being a heavy equipment operator. Everything he worked for in his life was to create a better life for his children. Joseph was not given an easy hand to deal with in life, he had many obstacles and struggles to overcome from a young age, after his brother’s passing. He was so proud of his job, his sobriety, and his home that he owned and raised his children in.

Joe lived, breathed, and thought everything about Harley Davidson and riding his bike. He enjoyed every aspect of this lifestyle and took such passion in it. Joe was a big advocate and supporter of the Outlaws motorcycle group. He enjoyed attending outings and being with his bike friends. He loved taking trips and traveling, most recently he took his first family vacation to Myrtle Beach. He even got to travel to Hawaii, and Sturgis, South Dakota, and has such fond memories of these trips. He will be deeply, deeply, missed by his children, family, and friends.

Joseph William Hoag, Sr., was born on July 27, 1988, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Jeffrey Hoag and LeAnn (Null) Zavela, and they both survive.

Left to cherish Joseph’s memory include his children, Joseph William Hoag, Jr., Alizabeth Katherine Aldrich, Lilly Karen LeAnn Hoag, and Olivia Charlotte Hoag; stepsiblings, Jessica (Andrew) Jambor, Zachary, and Derek Zavela; parents, Jeffrey J. Hoag, and LeAnn (Norman) Zavela; uncle and godfather, Joseph William Hoag; mothers of his children, Adriana Aldrich, and Dana Cone; one grandmother, Joan Hoag; and 7 aunts and uncles. Joe is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jim Hoag; grandparents Rita and William Brewer; godmother and aunt, Marlene Yerg; and one brother, Jeffrey J. Hoag.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, from 5:00-8:00PM at the Walker Funeral Home, Holland, Ohio. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00AM, at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey, Ohio.

Memorials are suggested to Joseph’s children for their saving funds.