Joseph Harold Whalen

Joseph Harold Whalen died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 18, 2021. He was 97 years old.

Mr. Whalen was a veteran of WW11 assigned to the 825th tank destroyer battalion where he was decorated for his service. After military service he joined Southern Pacific Railroad where he was a Switchman for 40 years and after retirement, he stayed active driving school bus for Pajaro Valley School District and later working at Second Harvest Food Bank. Harold was an active reader, loved his family, music, a good meal, being outdoors, and football, his favorite team, the 49ers. Harold was a very kind, loving and generous man that will be missed by all who knew him.

Joseph Harold Whalen is survived by his daughters, Theresa Whalen and Cynthia Keeler; grandson, Joseph Keeler and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Whalen and grandson Christopher Keeler.

Graveside service will be held on February 1, 2021 Monday at 1pm at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park. Mehl's Colonial Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · January 21, 2021