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 privacy during this difficult time. They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support and ask 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. Joey really enjoyed reading everyone's replies to his post about being in the hospital and couldn't believe all the lives he touched. Shortly after, Joey passed peacefully with family. For all of Joey’s friends, listeners, and supporters, the family plans on having a “Celebration of Life” to be announced at a later date.
As we mourn the loss of a local legend, let us honor Joey’s memory by spreading laughter, kindness and fulfilling the wishes of children in need, just as he would have wished. For more information on how to make a donation in Joey’s honor, please visit the “Make A Wish” foundation’s at
https://mawcanv.com/joeymitchell .
