Born February 9, 1977 in Bristol, Pennsylvania
Departed July 2, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida
Joseph E. Rice, 46, of Palm Bay, Florida passed on July 2, 2023 in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on February 9, 1977 in Bristol, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Terrianne Bartholomai Rice.
His family includes his wife Cindy Rice; children Madison Smith and Faith Matheson; stepsons Dakota Williams and Jason Williams; sister Nicole Rice; grandchildren Nova and Lillith.
Joe graduated from E.F.S.C in 2020 with a degree in Computer Science. He achieved his lifelong goal of becoming a computer engineer.
His hobbies were collecting comic books and Star Wars memorabilia.
His passion was helping people. He was such a generous person. Always making donations when stores were raising money for different groups. He worked with the organization Making Christmas Merrier for the last 8 years to help raise funds for children’s cancer hospitals.
5 entries.
Camille Barnes
from Melbourne wrote on March 9, 2026:
I was not close with Joe; but he left an impression that only like minded people could appreciate. Spreadsheets, Economics, and Systems; if I wanted to have a thought provoking conversation it was going to happen with Joe. Until this day anytime I hear the word Bitcoin, someone talks about money and Bitcoin I remember I heard it first from Joe in either 2008 / 2009. It's the reason I took the extra second to Google him; someone said Bitcoin. He was extremely intelligent and passionate about his work. I've always wondered what happened to him. I am glad to know he pursued and finished his degree. Rest in Peace. To his family; I'm sorry to hear .
Cori Meyer
wrote on July 30, 2023:
I’m very sorry I’m just now seeing this. I went to high school with Jessica, and I met Joe at her funeral. Joe was a very kind soul, and I’m deeply saddened to hear of his loss.
Jason Williams
from Albuquerque wrote on July 12, 2023:
He was amazing man treated my mom with the most love and passion can't believe hes gone we will all miss u joe see u soon
Kathy Gabriel
from Melbourne wrote on July 12, 2023:
To Cindy and family,
I'm very sorry for your lost, I'm here if you need me. Joe I know you made Cindy very happy and she always had a smile on her face when she spoke about you. You, Cindy and the family are in my and my husband's daily prayers.
nancy clark
from Palm Bay wrote on July 12, 2023:
Joe we miss you so much. We loved having you as a son-in-law. You were a perfect addition to our family.
Born February 9, 1977 in Bristol, Pennsylvania
