Joseph "Joe" Melvin Kist, age 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born on August 26, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Kist, sisters Caroline Melson, Kathy (Brad) Bennett, Monica (Paul) Kuzma, Ann (Valdi) Kolasa and Julie Kist (Christopher Comstock). He was preceded in death by his loving father, Melvin Kist, brother, Kevin Kist and 2 dogs, Oscar and Foster. Beloved uncle of Vardo (Sheika), Christian (Abby), Carrie, Nathan, Allie, Lena, Zachary, Henry, Lolo, Maeve, Kuba, Alek, and Iza. Great uncle of Mally, Zuri, Faye, Callan and Xander. He will forever be known as a Donor Hero.

Visitation, Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:00pm-6:00pm, Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Rd 45236.

Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, November 6, 2023, 1:00pm, Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Prospect House .

Prospect House
682 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45205
Tel: 1-513-921-1613
Web: https://theprospecthouse.org/donate/