Joseph Evans Lembo

RICHMOND, Va. – Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on Dec. 31, 1963, in Laramie, Wy., he was the son of the late Beverly (Booz) Lembo and Louis Lembo of New York, NY.

His twin brother Mark shares the following heartfelt words:

“Joe Lembo was THE BEST! I love him beyond measure. As kids even though I was much bigger, Joe always excelled athletically. After graduating from Bangor High School in 1982, Joe went to the University of Maine at Orono where he made the football team as a walk on. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he moved to Los Angeles, successfully pursuing modeling and acting. He would often send me photos of him and his celebrity friends. Still passionate about athletics and wellness, Joe made a long career as a Certified Personal Trainer and Life Coach. Joe was formidable and direct but also sensitive and compassionate, helping countless clients reach their fitness goals and improve their overall wellbeing. Joe had an incredible intellect and a phenomenal memory! Maybe my favorite thing about Joe was his sense of humor. What a talent! He loved music and songwriting. He had an amazing wide smile and bright blue eyes. Truly one of a kind!”

Recently, Joe moved to the Sarasota, Fla. area to pursue a career in real estate, while also working at the University Park Country Club. He helped numerous clients there and made several friends. After multiple moves in his early childhood, Bangor, Maine was where Joe spent his later teen years and made lifelong friendships. Staying connected was very important to Joe – he genuinely was interested in getting to know people and their personal life stories.

Joe was happiest being outdoors, whether it was running, hiking or serving in his role as a safety leader at the gun range. He was a notable marksman, and teaching gun safety and awareness was of utmost importance to him. Joe was a staunch advocate for protecting the Second Amendment and for medical freedom. He volunteered helping families resettling in the LA community. He was a volunteer Route Coordinator for Project Angel Food, delivering daily meals to people homebound with illness.

Joe continuously strived for knowledge and expertise. He was a Certified Personal Trainer accredited by the National Association of Sports Medicine, the most respected name in fitness and wellness. He held additional certifications as a Senior Fitness Specialist, Golf Fitness Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist, as well as being a Titleist Golf Specialist. He worked in numerous gyms from Maine and New York to California and Florida.

Joe was predeceased by his mother, Beverly, and his sister, Sandy. He will be greatly missed by his father, Louis; his twin brother, Mark; his niece Kit Cates and his nephew Cecil Cates. In his 61 years, Joe made many friends who will forever miss him – especially Megan Smith of Hampden, Maine and Lana Wescott of Kennebunkport, Maine.