Joseph was born on March 6, 1952 in France to Joseph and Johanna Torok. He moved to the U.S. at the age of 5, where he attended school and graduated from high school. He met the love of his life, Nancy Bourland 47 years ago and the 2 of them were married in 1996. Joseph worked as a tool designer, retiring from Bell Helicopter in 2020. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, camping, boating and swimming. He was loved by everyone, had the biggest heart and was known to be easy going by his friends and family.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Nancy Torok of Amarillo; 2 sisters, Helen Gray of Fair Oaks, CA and Elizabeth Lassatter of Clearwater, FL as well as many extended family members and friends who will miss him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents.