Joseph Patton Goninan, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
He was born March 14, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to the late Wilber Joseph and Mildred Patton Goninan.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Goninan of Cape Girardeau, and sons, Brian, Kevin, Gregory and Christopher.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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