Obituary: Joseph Justin ‘Joe’ Cissell Sr., 78, Loretto

Joseph Justin “Joe” Cissell, Sr., 78, of Loretto, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 19, 1941, in Loretto. He was a retired employee of American Fuji Seal in Bardstown with 38 years of service. Farming was his favorite pastime.

JOSEPH JUSTIN “JOE” CISSELL

He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mary Janet Cissell (Nov. 29, 2018); one infant son, James Leo Cissell; his parents, Bernard Leo and Mary Zita Miles Cissell; two sisters, Geneva Walker and Mary Florence Sapp; and three brothers, Bernard Cissell, Harold Cissell and Tony Cissell.

Survivors include two daughters, Lori Ann Hill (Bobby Delaney) of Loretto and Pam Ballard (Jim) of Greenbriar; one son, Joey Cissell (Margaret) of Loretto; one sister, Mary Jane Nugent (Ray) of Loretto; four brothers, Donald Cissell (Norma Jean), Leon Cissell (Rose) and Bob Cissell, all of Loretto and Charles Cissell of Bardstown; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Cissell of Loretto and Shirley Cissell of Louisville; one brother-in-law, Tom “Leachman” Walker of Bardstown; seven grandchildren, Matthew Hill (Jessica Cammack), Wesley Hill (P.J. Hale), Justin Cissell (Deana Shelton), Derek Cissell (Stephanie), Ashley Cissell, Stephanie Tipton (Charlie) and Kayla Grayson (Kevin); and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with Deacon Joseph R. Dant officiating. Burial is in the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, at the funeral home with a 7 p.m. prayer service.

Memorial donations may go to Hosparus Health of Green River, Green River Plaza, 295 Campbellsville Bypass # 5, Campbellsville, KY 42718

Pallbearers are Joey Cissell, Jim Ballard, Matthew Hill, Wesley Hill, Derek Cissell Justin Cissell and Bobby Delaney.

The Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.

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