Joseph Paul Hood
April 16, 2016Share using:
Joseph “Joe” Paul Hood died Saturday April 16, 2016 at St Claire Hospital in Pittsburgh. Joe was born on September 13th, 1945, in Pittsburg, PA, graduated from Wilkinsburg High School, and lived most of his life in the surrounding area. He enlisted in the military and served briefly in Germany before being given a medical discharge because of a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
For much of his life, Joe struggled with his illness and the resulting difficulties. Despite his suffering, he was a loving father and faithful caregiver to his only daughter Sara Hood, raising her when he was well, on his own, until the age of nine. Eventually he made painful decision to relinquish custody of her to a loving family hundreds of miles away. For having the courage to make this sacrifice for her, she is forever grateful.
He remained in the care of the Veterans Administration as a disabled vet for much of his life. Joe made friends easily and carried many dear friends with him through out his life. He loved telling jokes and discussing the philosophy of Kant. His deep, abiding faith in God gave meaning in the final years of his life.
He is survived by his daughter Sara Hood of Berkeley, CA and a sister Florence Molchen of Washington, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth & Joseph Hood. Details of for his memorial service are forthcoming.
