Joseph Reese
September 22, 2020
Joe Reese (Joey Hollywood), 55 died suddenly on September 22 of a heart attack. Joe worked at the USPS Bulk Mail Center, but his passion was writing songs, performing, and working sound for multiple bands and acts over the years, including the 1988 Super Bowl.
If success is measured by making music and making friends, as it should be, Joe was beyond successful. Music was his passion, and making friends was something he did easily. Joe’s two children, CJ and Sophie, meant the world to him, as did all of his family, friends, and his music.
Joe’s sudden passing was unexpected and left many regretting the chance to say I love you one more time, and if Joe were on the other line he would finish with, check, over, out.
Check. Over. Out. Joey Hollywood, you made this world a better place, and you will be dearly missed.
Joe is survived by his two children; CJ Reese and Sophie Reese, mother, Pauline Reese, siblings, Mary Jones, Mike (Linda) Reese, Guy (Beth) Reese, Betty (Steve) Wolfe, Mona (David) Graham, and a very large extended family of relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines. A celebration concert will be held at a future date.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Eric Kennedy
10/03/2020
So sad to hear of Joey's passing. Never a dull time with Joey around. Such an amazing, hilarious way of cutting through the crap. Just as likely to tell you you were off base as to tell you he loves you. Sometimes in the same sentence. Obviously loved his kids deeply. One of a kind and I will miss him.
Amanda C.
09/28/2020
Joey you will be terribly missed. You were always fun to be around. An unforgettable force of attitude, badassery and humor. You were a great friend. Rock n Roll forever. Much love to you and yours.
Lisa
09/28/2020
All you wanted to do was have a good time rockin' out and make everyone else have a good time. I'm gonna miss ya, pal.
Kristi K Dolch
09/28/2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joey was a very special guy. I was lucky to have known him. He will be missed
Pat Knight
09/28/2020
im so sorry pauline for your loss. i will not be attending Joes funeral but will be thinking of all of you. i would love to send a card but do not have anyones address. my rmail is knightquilts@aol.com.
Steven Avadra
09/28/2020
THE PLACE! That has always been our nickname. You always make me laugh everytime i see you at work.. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND! My sincere condolences to your family.
John and Myrna Brown and family
09/27/2020
Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim Beachy
09/27/2020
Joey WAS the best soundman "in the tri-state area". Any time he was doing sound or any time he was around there were more laughs and more good times. I'll miss his occasional phone calls to tell me he needed to take guitar lessons, and I'll miss him deeply.
Sherry
09/27/2020
Miss you lots my silly friend. Where you are now is only the beginning. See you someday. xxoo
Jim Heath
09/26/2020
Really going to miss you, Hollywood. Always loved all the entertaining stories from the road..you just had a way of telling 'em, too. Will always remember the good times we had and the shows. Hope you've found some peace, brother..I feel fortunate to have known you.
Tina Marks
09/26/2020
I will truly miss you Joe. He was a great guy and all of us at work who knew him knew how much he loved his kids, family, and music. Now you get to be part of God's band. Condolences to his family. The tomato lady.
Bob Boucher
09/26/2020
Glad to have called Joey a friend. Was always a joy to be around at work and always had a joke. Liked to talk about all of his work with music. Will certainly be missed by everyone who knew him. Condolences to all family and friends.
Jim andrews
09/26/2020
there is a "good vibe" that some people put out naturally. as soon as i met joey i could immediately sence the good vibe in him. Rest in peace my friend
Howard Freerksen
09/25/2020
I just talked to you last week, hit and run call, lasted a minute, ended with a gotta go bye (Click). gonna miss those late night/morning phone calls. Rock On Hollywood!
Dave Zuck
09/25/2020
We'll miss you J. Hollywood. You have always been one of the good ones. I can't remember ever having a bad time when you were around. Tons of laughs.