Joseph Thomas Hunt - Obituary

oseph Thomas Hunt “Joe”, 85, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away on July 29, 2025. Born in Washington D.C on April 7, 1940, Joe was the second son of Dorothy and Kermit Hunt. He grew up in Cheverly, Maryland, alongside his three brothers: Allan, Steve, and Tommy. In 1958, Joe graduated from Bladensburg Senior High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962 and served for two years. His first deployment was to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His service also brought him to the Panama Canal, Jamaica and Germany. While in Germany, Joe saw a little-known band perform one night at a pub that would soon rise to global fame the next year as The Beatles. After the Navy, Joe married Janet Giordana. Together, they raised three children in Glenn Dale, Maryland. He worked in construction for his father for several years and in 1974 started his own construction company called Joseph T. Hunt Construction Company in Prince George’s County. Over the years, he built nearly a thousand single family homes across suburban Maryland, leaving a lasting mark on the community. After the children finished school, Joe and his family moved to Annapolis and Joe later retired in the early 2000s. He loved playing golf, skiing, spending time at the beach, and dogs. Most of all, he cherished watching his grandchildren grow, attending everything from soccer games to performances. Joe is survived by his three children: Janet Murphy (Chris), Joseph Hunt Jr. (Heather), and Mary Tiger (David) all of Annapolis MD; and his 10 grandchildren, Elena Murphy, Christopher Murphy Jr., Ford Murphy, Jennie Murphy, Eva Tiger, Lily Tiger, Maree Hunt, Jack Tiger, Allison Hunt, and Abigail Hunt. He was a devoted father and an adoring grandfather, always offering his unconditional love, wisdom, and support. Joe will be remembered for his kindness, legacy of love, and his gentle soul. Friends are invited to celebrate Joe’s life on Monday August 18 from 6 to 8 pm at Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday August 19 at 9 am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 620 N Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Joe's honor to American Diabetes Association .