In memoriam: Joe DiBlasi

With sadness, ALCC shares the passing of Joseph DiBlasi, founder and owner of JKJ Lawn Sprinkler, Inc., Centennial. DiBlasi passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2019.

A long-time member, DiBlasi was an advocate of water conservation who earned the Landscape Industry Certification Technician designation in Irrigation. He was a regular volunteer who served as a test judge, member of the Certification Committee and participated in Day of Service projects.

Prior to founding JKJ Lawn Sprinkler, DiBlasi served in the United States Navy for 23 years. As a business owner, he was committed to helping veterans and regularly provided them with discounts, special services and other support. During winter months, he and his team created United States and Colorado state flags from wood recycled from customer’s fences and demoed structures. He and his wife sold the flags at summer crafts fairs with a percentage of sales donated to veterans’ projects.

Many who knew DiBlasi have praised his “always positive” attitude even while coping with debilitating health challenges. Loyal customers in his primarily residential-based business have praised his “always friendly, customer-first approach to service and doing a good job.” Many have been customers since the early years of the business.

He is survived by his wife of more than 32 years, Kelly, by his son Joe and grandchildren Corbyn and Bella. He will be greatly missed by many.

Information on services

Service: Monday, February 4 at noon

Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Englewood 80122

Military Honors & Interment will be held immediately following at at 2:15 pm.

Ft. Logan Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver 80236

A reception will follow at the family residence.

Flowers and condolences may be sent to the funeral home at 5303 E. County Line Rd., Englewood 80122 or to the DiBlasi family at 6520 S. Grant St., Centennial CO  80121.

There is a GoFund Me page to help the family with expenses.