Joseph Francis Walker, 88, died March 8, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He retired from the New York Police Department and as a union delegate of the AFL-CIO 32J-32B Bldg. Union in New York City.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.
He was a member of the Indian River Medical Center Pulmonary Rehab Center in Vero Beach for many years.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his stepson, Randy Galbraith, of Vero Beach.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Walker; daughter, Susan Walker; and sons, Robert Walker and Joseph, who died April 12.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero & Indian River, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
A combined memorial service for him and his son will be at 1 p.m. April 21 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
