Joe Philip Lovett, 75 years old, passed away on Aug. 14 at Cottage Hospital. He was surrounded by life-long friends in his final hours.

Joe was born in Long Beach, California on June 4, 1949. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to Carpinteria, where he attended Aliso and Canalino Schools, Carpinteria Junior High School (aka Middle School) and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1967.

Following high school, Joe joined the USAF and served for four years. While in the USAF, he met his wife Judy Honcik, who was also a USAF member. They were married in 1970. While in the USAF, Joe served a tour in Vietnam. Upon his discharge, he traveled with his wife Judy to the United Kingdom, where she continued to serve for several years.

Afterwards, Joe and Judy lived several years in San Diego, while Judy was attending law school. Following law school, they moved to Stockton, California, where Judy practiced law and Joe became a contractor and built swimming pools.

In 2021, Joe published a book, "Chapters of Our Lives," a compilation of the lives of 40 Carpinteria High School classmates. This book is available on amazon.com (find it by searching "Joe Lovett").

After Judy passed away last October in Stockton, Joe decided to return to Carpinteria. In April of this year, Joe moved back to his beloved town. Unfortunately, his health failed him.

Joe is survived by his sister Pat Lovett Reveles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Lovett, and his brother James Lovett.

A small gathering of close friends will celebrate Joe's life at a place and time to be determined.