Joseph Park Mooney went home to be with his Lord, Tuesday February 8th, 2022.
Born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland October 1, 1931, he married the love of his life, Agnes Cupples on June 8, 1954. They came to the United States of America in 1962 and became U.S. citizens on April 14, 1970. Joseph began his long and successful career of 29 years as a mechanical engineer at Sundstrand Corporation. When he retired, he was President of the Fluid Systems division of Sundstrand Aviation.
Joseph served on many boards, committees and associations, including Society of Manufacturing Engineers as a Senior Member. He spent his entire life serving Jesus Christ in many ways. He attended Temple Baptist Church in Rockford IL, until retirement where he served as Church Chairman, a leader in Boys Stockade program and taught Sunday School. Joe’s deep knowledge of Old Testament studies was fascinating and he continued to teach Sunday School during retirement at Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Ludington, MI. He and Agnes were also greeters at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida for many years. They currently attend Creekside Church in Lutz, Florida.
Joe leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Agnes Cupples Mooney, daughter Ann Lebel (Paul), daughter Helen Gray (Craig), son Ian Mooney (Kate) and daughter Charlene Carlson (Michael). Grandchildren: Jared Lebel, Timothy Lebel (Petra), Andrea Lebel Erion (Tim), Andrew Gray (Danielle), Sean Gray (Shannah), Taylor Gray, Annika Carlson, Seth Carlson, AJ Mooney, Jessie Mooney. Great Grand Children: Chloe Gray, Russel Gray, Leila Erion, Tobi Erion and the newest great grandson Theodore James Erion born February 10,2022.
He was preceded in death by son Paul, his parents and siblings. Many thanks to the care givers and staff at Trinity Medical Center and Hospice.
Dianne Zurawlow
February 12, 2022, 1:14 am
My deepest sympathiy to the Mooney family. May he RIP
Mary Smith Carter
February 12, 2022, 3:21 pm
Our sympathy to all the family on the passing of this kind, gentle, man. He will be greatly missed on Morning Rose Place and by all who knew him.
Beverly Cook
February 12, 2022, 4:54 pm
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mooney family, may God send His Blessings to you all.
John and Stella Sylvester
February 12, 2022, 7:14 pm
We’re so sorry to to hear the sad news about Joe. He was a good friend and neighbor.
Ray and Ann Mehaffey
February 12, 2022, 11:59 pm
We were so fortunate to have spent time with Joe and Agnes. They led us to a wonderful church and we enjoyed our many breakfasts together. He was a great man who loved the Lord. We will miss him, but know he is with the Lord. We keep the family, especially Agnes , in our prayers for peace and comfort. Cherish the memories ❤️.
Wayne and Jane Glaser
February 13, 2022, 12:58 am
So very sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Joe. Our prayers are with all.
Paul Baits
February 13, 2022, 5:57 pm
To the entire Mooney family,
I have fond recollections of the time that you lived with our family after moving to the States. It was an interesting experience for a five year old boy! Later, I enjoyed working for Joe during my first few years at Sundstrand and seeing you, Mrs. Mooney, at Aviation Mechanical events. You are wonderful people.
Joni and Duane Rohlfing
March 4, 2022, 10:33 pm
Dear Agnes, Ian, Charlene and the rest of your wonderful family. Joni and I; Laura and Amy, and their families, want you to know how much Joe and you all meant to us as neighbors in Rockford for many years. So sorry to learn of Joe’s passing; but if there was ever anyone who was ready and prepared for that event it was Joe. God Bless you all. I remember with fondness the times we had together; and the trips Joe and I made to the UK recruiting engineers for Sundstrand. Joe was a wonderful friend, colleague, and neighbor. Great blessings to you all.
Joni and Duane Rohlfing
Duane Rohlfing
March 5, 2022, 5:29 pm
Sorry! I mistakenly omitted Ann and Helen. My sincerest apologies! Just received messages from Laura and Amy, both of which included: “Oh wow! I loved the Mooney’s! They were family!!!!” Laura (Rohlfing) Smith and Amy (Rohlfing) Cooley
Duane Rohlfing
Elaine Cullari
March 14, 2022, 9:19 pm
We were so very, very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to Agnes and the extended family. It was our pleasure serving Joe and Agnes for over 20 years. Joe was always so loyal, kind and delightful. I especially looked forward to our conversations with his laugh and charming Irish brogue. He will truly be missed by myself, Pete, Peter IV and staff at Term A Sect Pest Control.
Elaine Cullari
Randy Nickels
March 15, 2022, 9:28 pm
My deepest sympathy to you Agnes and your entire family. I will miss sitting in the garage eating coffee cake, sipping juice and chatting with Joe. I always looked forward to helping you out. He will be missed.
Milo Friesen
June 21, 2022, 5:20 pm
Sorry for your loss. Joe and I had a good relationship at Sundstrand. I was the marketing person who did the preliminary design and proposal of the wing sweep system which Steve
Baits did not want me to do and Steve disagreed with me on the importance of “Fracture toughness” . After I left the company, Steve made the decision that lead to the loss of a job for Joe and I was not there to argue the other side. We met again at baggage claim at Heathrow as he was headed home. He was a fine man and a great loss.
milo
Don Brees
November 8, 2022, 1:48 pm
As I was reading Psalm 1 this morning I was reminded of Joe Mooney. I remember quoting to Joe this Psalm when I wrote to congratulate him on one of his promotions at Sundstrand many years ago. I then looked up Joe on the Internet and found his obituary. I was so sorry for the family and the loss that it is for them I’m sure. However, I would’ve loved to been there when Jesus welcomed Joe into heaven and said the words that I’m sure Joe longed to hear, “Well done thou good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your master.“