Joel Suarez

Joel Suarez, 61, of Fleetwood, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024, in his home.

Born March 13, 1963, in Havana, Cuba, Joel was the son of the late Angel M. and Cohinta (Cecilia) Suarez. He and his wife of 29 years, Inez C. (Castro) Suarez, were married on April 30, 1995, in Elizabeth, NJ.

Joel was a popular promoter of Latin Music in New Jersey for many years. He was active in the nightclub scene where he was pivotal in securing Latin Artists for many large festivals and music concerts. Joel also worked as a photographer for VSN Photography, Sinking Spring.

Joel loved music and was a bass player. He had his own band, Mid Life Crisis, and enjoyed playing and writing music.. He also truly loved photography.

Joel truly loved his work in music and the many friends and colleagues he made along the way, however, his love for his family was stronger. Joel sacrificed his career and passion in music to move to Pennsylvania and care for his ailing father with Alzheimer's disease.

In addition to the love of his life, his wife, Inez, Joel is survived by his daughter, Yasenia M. Zeigler, wife of Jason W. Zeigler, Muhlenberg Township, his granddaughters, Mia Joelynn Torres and Liliana DiMarie Zeigler, his sister, Esther Burlew, widow of Edward C. Burlew, Keyport, NJ, his nephew, David K. Austin, Hazlet, NJ, and his sister-in-law, Margarita Suarez, widow of Manuel P. Suarez, Pembroke Pines, FL

Along with his parents, Joel was preceded in death by his brother, Manuel P. Suarez.

Funeral Services for Joel will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Walbert Funeral Home & Crematory, 14390 Kutztown Rd, Fleetwood, PA. A Viewing will be held for Joel from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home.

Burial for Joel will be held privately by his family in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, New Jersey.

Walbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Fleetwood, is honored to be caring for Joel and his family at this difficult time. Online condolences may be offered at www.WalbertFuneralHome.com.