Joseph Louis Darin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Louis Darin, 29, died suddenly on May 1st, 2015, leaving behind a bereft family and circle of friends. Joe was born February 28, 1986 to Judith & John Darin, the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Westlake High School and earned a bachelors of science at University of California at Berkeley. He was working in San Diego as a bio-pharmacology research scientist with BioMarin. Joe will be remembered by his loved ones for his extraordinary intelligence, wit, sensitivity and joy. Joe was a quirky child who loved coffee, a brother whose one-liners would leave his siblings in stitches, a young athlete who was most often a few strategic plays ahead of his coaches, a student of the world who understood compound investment and a gifted poker player. He grew up to become a colleague with an extraordinary ability to troubleshoot complex problems, a friend who could be counted upon for adventure or counsel, and a treasured family member. From a close friend, “one of the smartest, toughest, most respected guys I knew.” Joseph’s passing is a terrible loss to his wide circle of family and friends, and also to the greater world - one had a sense that Joe was on his way to solving some critical problem that would have broad and significant impact. Joe’s presence seemed to up everyone’s game. His family greatly appreciates the outpouring of support and the sharing of stories. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his grandmother Helen Van Moppes, his brothers and sisters John, Marsha, Sam, Mary, Ben & Paul; ten nieces and nephews Allison, Keith, Samantha, Mac, Michael, Julia, Brody, Celia, Louis and Olive, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by grandparents Louis Van Moppes, and Jane and Andrew Darin. Services will be held at 1pm, Saturday, May 9th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Santa Barbara. Contributions in memory of Joe may be made to The Humane Society.

Joseph Louis Darin

February 28, 1986 - May 1, 2015