Joseph Edward Nisil, Jr.

Joseph Edward "Joe" Nisil, Jr. 56, of Junction City, KS passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at his home. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 6 - 8 pm at the Penwell-Gabel Johnson Funeral Chapel with a Vigil Service to take place at 7 pm. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the St. Paul's Cemetery in Blackstone, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Homecare and Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Drive Manhattan, KS 66503

Joe was born August 12, 1958, the son of Joseph Edward and Jean (Austin) Nisil, Sr. Joe has lived in the Junction City area since 1985.

Joe has been in a relationship with Scott Rich since October 21, 1986. They were married October 21, 2004, in Blackstone, MA.

Joe served in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army February 26, 1984, he went to work for Kansas State University as a photographer. He was later promoted to a Computer Information Specialist at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Joe was a disc jockey at the Xcalibur Club in Junction City. His passions were music and photography.

Joe is survived by his husband Scott of the home. Other survivors include mother Jean L. Esposito of Blackstone, MA, two brothers, Richard Nisil (Denise) and Gerald Hall (Diana) both of Blackstone, MA, three sisters, Kelly Buschiazzo of White Plains, NY, Dawn McKellick of Blackstone, MA, Tracy Hall of Marlborough, MA and Robin Hall-Hood of Plainville, MA and four grandchildren, Donnie and Tyler Sturgeon of Grandview Plaza, KS and Austin and Cole Rich of Port Charlotte, FL.

He was preceded in death by his father, one sister Doreen Mandeville of Blackstone, MA.