Sosa Sr. performed along with local conjunto and Tejano style groups at community dance events, family parties, outdoor festivals and at local social nightclub dances in Milwaukee during the late 1960's to 1970's, which contributed to the Tejano (Tex-Mex) style music venue culture in the Milwaukee area.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
May 30, 2023
San Antonio, Texas - On Tuesday, Joseph "Joe" Sosa Sr., 77, originally from Corpus, Texas passed away in San Antonio peacefully surrounded by family members and his loving wife, Anna Sosa. Sosa Sr., as a lead vocalist enjoyed to sing Tejano venue songs along with local Tejano style conjuntos (set groups) in the City of Milwaukee Southside where the predominately Latino community resides and other bands in Wisconsin in the late 1960's to the 1970's.
Sosa Sr. is survived by his wife Anna Sosa and son Joseph Sosa Jr. and daughters Mary Saldana, Sylvia Sosa and Verónica Sosa including grandchildren and family.
Anna Sosa released the following information about her beloved husband. The groups that Joe played with were The Lone Star Band, Groupo Respecto, Los Navegantes, Los Halcones, Beto Salinas y sus Jalapeños, Sammy Avila y Los Latinos, The New Generation, Texas Connection, and many more.
He played in many weddings, anniversaries, quinceñeras, and clubs in Milwaukee and throughout the Midwest.
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1945, and he moved to Milwaukee in 1967. He retired in 2010 from the Milwaukee County Human Services Department. He also served as the Vice-Preseident/Chief Steward of AFSCME Local 594. He retired in San Antonio, Texas in 2011.
He was married for 59 years. Has 3 daughters, 1 son, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his laughter, love of music and family as well as his beautiful singing voice.
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