Joseph S. Moritz Jr., 73, of Brighton Township, passed away on September 6th, 2025 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rochester on July 15th, 1952, the son of the late Joseph S. Sr. and Marylou Pratte Moritz. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Jo Burchett Moritz, two sons and daughters-in-law and three daughters and sons-in-law: Dr. Joseph S. III and Natalie Moritz, of Dillinger, Pennsylvania, Katy J. and Bill Mittica-Cunningham, Michelle J. and Rudolf Diesing, all of Brighton Township, Nicole J. and Andy Smith, of Indiana Township, Pennsylvania, and John J. and Kristin, of Brighton Township; as well as ten grandchildren: Joe Henry and Sam Moritz, Josey and Roland Moritz, Dominic and Michael Mittica, Rudolf and Mason Diesing, Jonah and Luke Smith; along with a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Rick Hughes of Brighton Township, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jennifer and William Penny of Rochester, as well as several nieces and nephews. Joseph was a retired electrician with the former St. Joe Zinc Corporation and also retired from LTV Steel of Aliquippa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church of Beaver, part of Our Lady Of The Valley Parish. He found his greatest joy in the simple things: being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and working on projects in his garage. Whether building something with his hands or sharing a laugh with family, he poured his heart into everything he did. Above all, his family was the most important part of his life and he leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and devotion that will forever be cherished. A private family gathering for Joseph will be held on Friday, September 12th, at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a blessing service will follow that service. Officiating will be Father Howard Campbell. Interment will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the New Horizon School PTO, 128 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009 in honor of his grandson, Dominic.