Joseph A. Chuba Sr., 72, of Clermont, Fla., died July 5 at his home.

He was a veteran of the Navy. He was a Catholic.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Chuba; sons, Joseph Chuba Jr. of New Bedford, Mass., David Chuba of Wareham, Mass., and Thomas Chuba of St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughters, Cynthia Saliba and Caroline Shade, both of Clermont, Fla.; sisters, Anna-Mae Patterson of Kentucky, Georgette Chuba of Texas, Lillian Matula Texas and Joan Morgan of Butler; brothers, Thomas Chuba and John Chuba, both of Butler; and 11 grandchildren.

<B>CHUBA </B>— Memorial services for Joseph A. Chuba Sr., who died Thursday, July 5, 2007, were July 12 at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation of Lake and Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Road Tavares, FL32778-9972.