Joseph Zsuzsics, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Joe was a tattoo enthusiast who liked music and playing his guitar. He enjoyed skiing and fishing. Joe also enjoyed sailing and riding longboards in South Beach. He traveled to many exotic and unusual places including Diego Garcia, Dubai, Japan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Aruba, several Caribbean Islands, Alaska and all over the continental United States. He was an Up with People Alumnus. Joe attended Chapman's sailing school and received his Captain's license. He was a graduate of Miami Dade College. He worked at the Miami Beach Marina, had also worked as a Latin dance instructor, and was employed at Jim's tree service while awaiting Board Certification in Administrative Medical Technology.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Louis and his uncle James Zsuzsics.
Joseph is survived by his parents Edith "Edie" and Bob Poinan, his true love of seven years, Emmie "Emily" Houghton, his children Ethan and Samantha, his uncles Louis (Jolene), Georg (Donna), Larry (Dorothy), maternal grandmother, Marie Zsuzsics, several cousins, Allen, Amanda, Joshua, Michelle, Justin, Danielle. His in-laws, Mike (Diane) Houghton, Jamie (Terry) Bullock, his nephew Lincoln, close friend Dermane, and many other dear friends.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Credo Foundation 595 West Main Street, Watertown NY 13601 in Joe's memory.