Joel Patrick Tunello
Joel Patrick Tunello, 61 years old passed away on October 22, 2020 in League City, Texas. He was born October 7, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama to Rudolph Carlo Tunello and Joanne Burnley. He is survived by his brother, Ricky Lynn Tunello, son Joseph Mitchell Tunello, nephew Dustin Tunello, niece, O’Reza Tunello and grandnephews, Isaiah Rudolph Tunello and Elijah Oliver Patrick Tunello and numerous family members and friends.
When his nation called, Joel answered by joining the United States Navy. He worked in the Department of Defense-DCMA in Denver, Colorado. He had a passion for Harley Davidson, Native American collection and Snoopy Collections. He loved to be spending most of his time surrounded by his family.
A memorial will be held on October 28, 2020 at 5pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX 77598.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make donation in Joel’s honor and memory, the family requested to bring a Snoopy plush toy. It will be donated to children’s/charity. This will serve as a living legacy of how Joel always made sure to bring happiness to others.
I have so many amazing memories of cousin Joel. From the time I was little all the way to adulthood. He brought care, love and wisdom to all he did. His wisdom and enlightenment inspired so many, especially me. Love and light to you cousin, friend, family. My heart is with you!
My condolences to the family. Joel will be missed. I knew Joel from both work, we worked together at Sonny Carter and thru Harley Davidson. We rode to the Harley Davidson 110 anniversary together. Joel was always upbeat, happy and adventurous. Prayers to the family.
Some of my fondest memories of my teenage years were spent with Joel. Joel ,Rudy and Luther, (my dad) and I went hunting every year. Great times. I haven’t spoke to him in years but it seems like yesterday that we laughed and some times got in trouble. I always loved him and will miss his personality. My thoughts , prayers and sympathy goes out to Joey and all the family. God Bless. Be Blessed.
I didn’t know Joel well throughout school even though we graduated the same year from Clear Lake High School in 1977. I reconnected with him in 1986 and we were good friends throughout the 90″s until 2001 when I moved from the Clear Lake area to Central Texas.
I moved from Lago Vista, Texas to Alabama in 2021 and just found out about his passing. My condolences go out to his family.