Traverse City, Michigan - Joseph S. Aja passed away on his 97th birthday on July 20, 2026. In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his devoted sons: Joseph Aja and his significant other, Julie Campbell; Michael Aja, MD and his wife, Barbara (DeBruyn); Daniel Aja, DVM and his wife, Shannon (Dolan); and Thomas Aja, CPA and his wife, Judy (Cairnduff), CPA, and Rhonda Aja. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Jessica (Aja) and Mike Filicicchia; Nicholas and Sara (Pfeiffer) Aja, PharmD; Emily Aja and her husband, Kris Kojian; Alec and Mamie Aja; Hayley Aja; and Meredith Aja. He was the cherished great-grandfather of Evelyn, Henry, and Chloe Aja; Glorya, Ransom, and Immanuel Filicicchia; and Marin and Miles Aja. Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to the Traverse City Junior Golf Association.