ESSA, Joseph N., Sr. age 60 of Flat Rock, March 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Rhonda Essa. Loving father of Joseph Essa, Jr. and Sean Essa. Dearest grandfather of Rebecca Lynn, Devin, Daniel and Brandyn. Dear brother of June, Connie, Rosemary, Shaker, Barbara and Pamela. He was also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Allen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson Ryan, his step-son Brandon, his parents Shaker and Rita Essa and his siblings John, Anthony, Carol and Linda