Joe Strickland, 56, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home in Fort Wayne. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Marjorie Alvarado. Joe worked over 20 years at Franke Plating Works as a metal finisher. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Eileen Strickland; children, Samantha Strickland, and Patrick (Hali Guingrich) Strickland all of Fort Wayne; and grandson, Mason; and sister, Barbara (John) Jordan of McClellandtown, PA. Calling is 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. Memorials maybe made to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 2486 W. 14th St. Cleveland, OH 44113 or Cancer Services of NE Indiana. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com