It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joey Mitchell, a beloved Radio DJ who brought joy, music, and laughter to Sacramento airwaves for over 50 years on stations like 1140 KRAK Country, Cool Oldies 101.1 and 101.5 KHITS. Joey was a cherished voice in the community, a friend to many, a lifetime New York Yankee fan, and a passionate advocate for the causes he believed in.
In honor of Joey’s legacy, the family kindly requests that in lieu of gifts or flowers, donations be made to the “Make A Wish” foundation in Joey’s name. This gesture would be a fitting tribute to Joey’s generous spirit and his lifelong commitment to bringing happiness to others, especially children facing challenging circumstances.
Joey’s warm presence will be dearly missed, but his impact on the community and the lives he touched will continue to resonate. He would have wanted to extend a personal farewell to each individual he met, thanking them for their friendship and support throughout his journey if he could.
Joey battled a lung condition called ILD (Interstitial Lung Disease) which was complicated by double pneumonia and passed peacefully with family. For, the family plans on having a “Celebration of Life” to be announced at a later date.
As all of Joey’s friends, listeners, and supporters mourn the loss of a local legend, let us honor Joey’s memory by spreading hope by fulfilling the wishes of local children battling a critical illness, just as he would have wished.
