Joseph James Blees, 87, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born September 20, 1927 in Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a devoted husband and father. Mr. Blees was a mechanic and auto parts salesman. He was a veteren of the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Blees, and daughter, Kathy. He is survived by his son, James Blees of Citrus Springs, and two grandsons, CJ Kardos and Joseph Blees. A committal service with military honors will be held at Florida National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 2:00PM. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org/nca/in_my_community_donate.asp