Francis Joseph Joachim

Francis Joseph Joachim, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Gulfport.

Mr. Joachim was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He retired from Bell South in 1991. Mr. Joachim enjoyed classic cars and Cruisin’ the Coast. During his retirement, he worked at Barry’s You Pull It.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John S. Joachim, Sr. and Rose Navarro Joachim; his stepson, Edward “Eddie” Lynch, Jr.; his brothers, Harry Louis Joachim and Gerard O’Connell Joachim; and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Joachim.

Mr. Joachim’s survivors include his wife of 32 years, Andrea “Ann” Joachim; his sons, Randall “Craig” (Beth) Joachim and Brian Connor Joachim; his stepdaughter, Lyndsay Lynch; his grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Joachim, Mason Conner Joachim and Audra O’Boyle; his sisters, Martha Caruso, Harriet Leckich, Georgette Mattina, Ann Blessey, Marylyn Gibson, Nancy Gollott, Jane Baxter, Margaret Pepper, Maria Pelligrino, Marian Burdine, Mary “Dee Dee” Whittle and Patricia Creel; his brothers, John “Jack” Joachim, Jr., Robin Jude Joachim, William D. Joachim and Michael Joachim; and the mother of his children, Ethelyn “Pat” Sustendal.

The family would like to thank Dr. Allison Wall and staff for many years of care and Greg Sullivan and his staff at A Connected heart.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Francis Joseph Joachim.