Roy was many things to many people but most of all he was loved.

He was born in Panama City, Panama in 1945 to Emilio and Beatriz Joseph.  He married the love of his life, Priscilla, in 1966.  Together, they set off on a journey to  San Francisco, California, where they would begin a life long adventure together.  In May, they would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary.  The had 5 daughters – – Elyria, Indira, Celinda, Priscilla, and Lacell.  Roy was a loving grandfather to his 6 grandchildren – – Jacob, Isaiah, Maya, Steven, Tatiana and Alyssa.  Roy loved aviation and worked for TWA/American Airlines for over 35 years.  He was baby brother to Luisa, Graciela, Wilma, Emilio, Henry, Vernon  and Thelma.  Whether it be fishing under the Golden Gate bridge, panning for gold in Yuma City or a picnic in the Redwoods, he was infamous for taking Priscilla and the girls on memorable weekend adventures.