Joseph P. "Hustler" Meldazis passed away at his home in Shenandoah on November 11, 2020 following a heart-related illness. Born in Shenandoah, PA on December 20, 1953, Joe was the son of the late Ernest and Elsie Meldazis. He is survived by his adult children Melissa Jo, Zachary, Stacy, and Ashley; a sister, Theresa; a very good friend, Ann Marie; nieces and a nephew. Joe graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School in 1971 and received an Associate Degree in Accounting from McCann School of Business in 1973. He was employed as an auditor at The Inn at Buck Hill in the Poconos and later as a bookkeeper at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Schuylkill Haven. A lifelong lover of music, Joe played saxophone in the SVHS Marching Band and wished to pursue the study of saxophone and music at West Chester University near Philadelphia but was unable to make that dream happen. Joe, undaunted in his love of music, founded or co-founded several bands in the Shenandoah area, including The Village Outlet in 1969, Free Beer in the mid '70s, and The Blind Pigeons in 2002. Joe also played in numerous regional bands, including the AMVETS Band, Whitey's Polka Band, The Good Time's Variety Band and The Coal Cracker String Band. He also helped found the Blue Devils variety band, formed to celebrate the Shenandoah Quasquicentennial in 1991. Joe even shared his love of music by offering free music lessons at his home. Along with pursuing his love of music, Joe spent his years seeking out life's mysteries and spreading good will, aided by his carefree spirit and inimitable sense of humor. Memorial services will be private, with a celebration of Joe's life to be scheduled at a later date. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.