Joseph Robert Fadden Jr., 64, died April 19, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach since 2006, coming from his birthplace.
Before retirement, he was a sales representative and broker in the food services industry.
He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Lynn; sons, Joseph R. Fadden III, of Vero Beach and Sean Fadden, of Port St. Lucie; brothers, Daniel Fadden and Timothy Fadden, both of Syracuse; sister, Patricia Minnoe, of Syracuse; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Eleanor; and brothers, James and Kevin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 25 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A Mass will be celebrated at noon at St. Helen Catholic Church.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php