Joseph Firment Obituary

I remember Joe Firment as Mr. Firment, and of course, his lovely wife was Mrs. Firment. He was a barrel chested "uncle" to every kid around, and she was a "surrogate mom" to every kid that wandered through the yard, mending scrapes and cuts and feeding us all. They lived right behind us in the development. Their home seemed to be always buzzing with happy activity, particularly when the big apple tree in their yard was attacked by us kids who insisted Mrs. Firment, and our mothers/grandmothers bake them all into apple pies. Joe was a jovial Patriarch, always happy to help and treated every kid in the neighborhood like his own. I was good friends with their son, Joey, and remember that tragedy. I recall one day afterward, I was in junior college I think, and I needed an inexpensive car. I asked Mr. Firment to sell me a small car, and he refused. He put his hands on my shoulders and told me he won´t do that (with his reasons); but anything else he´d be happy to help with. At the time, my immaturity didn´t realize he was trying to protect me from my own short-sightedness. Now I know it was a gift. Thank you, Mr. Firment. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Firment. You shared your home and your family and welcomed us as your own. Thank you. Steve Sciortino

We are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. We got to know him during our many years working with him through GMAC. We had the utmost respect for him, his business ethics and integrity. But also enjoyed his quick wit and fun demeanor. His strong character was definitely passed on to his wonderful sons who followed in his footsteps running the business. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marianne and his beautiful family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kevin & Lou Werner

I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a kind, fair and generous man. When I was a somewhat struggling KofC insurance salesman in 1983, he said, "I'm going to buy a policy from you to help you out." Condolences to the gracious Marianne and the family.

Remembering his big smile, his support of all AL sports and kindness, Grandpa Firment as the boys referred to him will be greatly missed!! Our sincerest and deepest condolences, The Simons Family

So sorry to hear that Joe is gone. He was a good brother-in-law and always made me laugh, even when he was stealing food from my plate:) My sincere condolences to all the family.
Cathy Halter (formerly Firment)

I always looked forward to greeting Joe at Cleveland
Browns games during the 1980's & annual Communion Breakfasts. May he rest in peace!

Tom K. Lavelle CL 1967

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Firment Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Joe Firment buying my first newer vehicle back in 1988. He introduced himself to me, welcomed me to the dealership, took a puff on his cigar and said, "This is my son Jim, he'll take care of you. If you have a problem, you come see me." The rest is history. Had the opportunity to meet the other boys int he business and I have been a customer ever since. Sure, the dealership may have changed names recently; however, some of the great people are still there. A true gentleman and an honest businessman that instilled the right way to run a business and live life. May God grant him eternal peace and may the perpetual light shine upon this gentle soul. God Bless.

My deepest condolences to the entire Firment family. My family and I were a customer of Tom's for many years. Mr Firment was a very nice man!

My sincere condolences to the family.

It was a pleasure to know Joe for so many years. He was a great man who made family his priority.

My memories of Uncle Joe are all fond ones--he was a great man and a great Uncle. I will always cherish his kind smile, supportive nature and warm, albeit prickly-bearded, hugs and kisses. We wish we could be there to celebrate his wonderful life! XOXO

So sad to hear of Joe Firments passing - Worked for him at Joe Firments Lupe Chevrolet for the entire time he owned it. He was the best employer that I ever worked for. I will always think of him and remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Rest in peace Mr. Firment, Gary and Joan Deidrick

We are so so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Every time Joe came into our shop. it was a pleasure. He never failed to keep us entertained with stories of the past. I can only imagine the hole he will leave in the lives of those who knew and loved him. I wish I had gotten to know him better and spent more time with him and his wonderful stories. God Bless You Joe and God Bless All Who Loved You

Joe was a classmate of mine at Cathedral Latin, 1956. He was peppy in high school and he kept it up through the years as we met for our reunions. A wonderful, high-spirited, good-natured guy. It was always a pleasure to see you, Joe, now rest in peace.

To all family members: My deepest, most heartfelt sympathy. Joe and I had great memories from my days at Motors Holding, General Motors.

I am sadden to read of Joe's passing and I am positive of his joy in Heaven. As a customer of Firment Chevrolet and as an insurance agent in Lorain City I was fortunate to have a wonderful working relationship with Joe and his son's. Joe is remembered as a strong negotiator as well as honest man. These values he passed onto his son's. May Joe rest peacefully. Don and Amy Duell, Lakeland, FL.

I remember Joe back in the fifities as a nice guy.
Anthony Frato
Class of 1956

I dreaded this day. I loved Joe, he was such an honest kind man. I use to do his newspaper advertising and I enjoyed talking to him and working with him. Salt of the earth. Such an intelligent business man. My condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Joe, you were a great man. You will be missed.

To the entire Firment family. Cindy and I will keep all of you in our prayers Joe has been a friend since the early days at Stecker Oldsmobile. Great memories. Joe was a true gentleman in every sense. He helped everyone he came in contact with. He is now with our Lord. He will be missed cigar and all.

Rest in peace my friend. Rich and Polly Foradori