More detail on this person: Joseph L. R. (Joe)
Pinard, 87, peacefully passed on Friday, October
21, 2016 at the Hampton VA Medical Center,
Hospice/Palliative Care Unit, from complications
resulting from his time served in the Vietnam
War.
He leaves his wife of 63 years, Jeanne Takako
(Meguro) Pinard; his children; Linda M. C. Pinard,
Steven G. Pinard and his wife, Frederika, Gregory
P. Pinard; 8 grandchildren, Kristin L. Maynard
(Sasa Eric), Laura F. Sotack, Erin M. Pinard,
Jonathan K. Pinard (Heather), Andrew S. Pinard,
Gerrlynn Rubino, Kristina Umosella, Marilee
Cappuccio, Bernadette Cappuccio; and 1 great
grandchild; Brielle E. Pinard.
Born in Lewiston, Maine, to Moise and Lena (Ruel)
Pinard, he was their middle child. His older
brother Roland preceded him in death and he is
survived by his younger sister Claire Madore and
her children; Debra Sue, William, Michael
(deceased) and Darcy.
Joe spent the majority of his life proudly serving
his country and helping others. His service began
with the Korean War and later, after graduating as
1 of 35 Warrant Officers from the first class of
US Army helicopter pilots at Ft. Wolters, Texas in
1957, served 2 tours of duty in the Vietnam War
where he was awarded a Purple Heart and several
Air Medals while flying Combat Support
Missions.
After Joe's retirement as a CWO 4 in 1975, his
dedication to the military continued. He was
instrumental in bringing a local chapter of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart, chapter 607 to
Newport News, serving as its Chapter Commander
(1992-94), volunteered at Fort Eustis'
Transportation Museum, and assisted spouses of
deceased comrades to maneuver the military
system to collect the benefits owed to them. Joe
was known as an incredibly knowledgeable man
and was sought out by many for his problem solving
abilities. He was happiest when he could share his
insights and help to make the life of others
better.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday,
November 15, at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home
& Crematory, 7415 River Road, Newport News,
23607. He will be buried with full military honors
at the National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later
date.
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