Joseph
Joseph, 51, of Clayton, New York, died of cancer April 4, 2008 at his home with his faithful canine companion, Rocco at his bedside. He was surrounded by the devoted loving care of his beloved life partner, Ali. He was under the care of Hospice.
Born December 1, 1956 in New York City, he grew up in the "Little Italy" section of Manhattan, New York, attending schools there. Joe enjoyed traveling our country while employed as a courier after high school.
In 1977, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was a squad leader in Germany and Fort Hood, Texas, a recruiter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, nuclear weapons security manager while on a second tour in Germany and assistant operation supervisor/infantry squad leader at Fort Drum, New York, where he was honorably discharged after 18 years of service.
Joe held the position of Administrative Assistant at Northern Regional Center for Independent Living in Watertown, New York for seven years. While working at NRCIL, continuing right up to his death, Joe had been an active advocate for disability rights. He then was employed by Jefferson Rehabilitation Center as a stock clerk at Central Issuance Facility, Fort Drum, New York. He also worked as a census taker for the United States Census Bureau.
Joseph, 51, of Clayton, New York, died of cancer April 4, 2008 at his home with his faithful canine companion, Rocco at his bedside. He was surrounded by the devoted loving care of his beloved life partner, Ali. He was under the care of Hospice.
Born December 1, 1956 in New York City, he grew up in the "Little Italy" section of Manhattan, New York, attending schools there. Joe enjoyed traveling our country while employed as a courier after high school.
In 1977, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was a squad leader in Germany and Fort Hood, Texas, a recruiter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, nuclear weapons security manager while on a second tour in Germany and assistant operation supervisor/infantry squad leader at Fort Drum, New York, where he was honorably discharged after 18 years of service.
Joe held the position of Administrative Assistant at Northern Regional Center for Independent Living in Watertown, New York for seven years. While working at NRCIL, continuing right up to his death, Joe had been an active advocate for disability rights. He then was employed by Jefferson Rehabilitation Center as a stock clerk at Central Issuance Facility, Fort Drum, New York. He also worked as a census taker for the United States Census Bureau.
Joe was also an advocate for organ donations, having received a liver transplant in January 2006. His most passionate association was being a member of Tobacco Prevention Awareness Cessation Coalition where he was an active advocate against tobacco use. He thoroughly enjoyed being captain of team T-PACC for Jefferson County's annual Relay For Life event, which is the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, which is an overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer, and to raise awareness. Joseph was a communicant at St. Vincent of Paul Church. Surviving besides his loving and devoted life partner are three brothers and their wives, Frank and Betty, New York, Michael and Dolores, New Jersey, Paul and Sylvia, New York, a sister and her husband, Toni and Ben, New York, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. At the request of Joseph, there will be a "Celebration of Life" gathering at the Ramada Inn on Saturday, April 12th, 2008 at 7 PM in the Renaissance Room.
Memorial contributions can be made to team T-PACC, American Cancer Society, ACS PO Box 357, Watertown, NY 13601, or Hospice Foundation of Jefferson County, Inc., 425 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
Memorial contributions can be made to team T-PACC, American Cancer Society, ACS PO Box 357, Watertown, NY 13601, or Hospice Foundation of Jefferson County, Inc., 425 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
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