Joseph Manuel Brazil, 72, of Danielsville, died Oct. 3, 2021, at home. He was the husband of Esther J. (Bevier) Brazil for 49 years.

Born in Lodi, Calif., he was a son of the late Joseph R. and Leona (Sally) E. (Schock) Brazil.

He graduated from Aurora High School, Missouri.

He worked for 39 years at PPL Electric Utilities, Allentown.

He volunteered at the World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses, New York, for four years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jabin and his wife Jody, Jerid and his wife Marie and Justin; a daughter, Jana Oliver and her husband Caleb; nine grandchildren, Alea, Evan, Hallie, Eliana, Alivia, Zavaya, Cruz, Cyrus and Kayden; uncles; aunts; cousins; a sister-in-law; and brothers-in-law.

He was predeceased by a son, Judah Brazil.

There will be a memorial talk 3 p.m. Oct. 23 via Zoom.

Contributions may be made to the Palmerton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.