Joseph E. Gray, Sr.

GraySOUTH GLENS FALLS – Joseph E. Gray, Sr., 79, of Riverview Street, passed away peacefully, at his home, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 17, 1936, in Rutland, Vermont, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Cobb) Gray.

After his graduation from High School, Joseph enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he received the Good Conduct Metal.  He proudly served his country for six years before his honorable discharge.

Following his discharge, he married Beverly Brown on March 24, 1960, at the Federated Church of Castleton, Vermont.

Joseph was employed for Rich Aluminum for several years before he went to work for Finch Pruyn in Glens Falls.  He retired from Finch Pruyn after 23 years of service.

Joseph enjoyed hunting in Vermont, fishing anywhere there was water, riding his ATV and spending wonderful hours with his family, at their camp on Hadlock Pond.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Bernard Gray and Robert Gray and his four sisters, Jean Kantorski, Joan Campney, Mary Cioch and Eileen Mitchell.

He is survived by children, Joseph Gray, Jr. and his wife, Nancy of Snow Camp, NC, Catherine O’Keefe and Kevin Bickford of Kingsbury and Louis Gray and his wife, Tammy of Diamond Point; his three grandchildren, Warren Gray and his fiancée, Chelsea of Snow Camp, NC, James LaFoy and his wife, Kate of Queensbury and Brittany LaFoy of Diamond Point; two great grandchildren, Anthony Knapp and Alessandra LaFoy; two sisters, Shirley Spaulding and her husband, Willis of Essex Junction, VT and Katherine Taylor of West Winfield, NY; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY  12144.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Federated Church, 504 Main Street, Castleton, Vermont.

The family wishes to thank Kelly from Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion given to Joseph and his family.

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3 Responses to Joseph E. Gray, Sr.

  1. Darlene Goodman says:

    RIP Uncle Joe! You will be missed! Praying you are at peace now! My deepest condolences to your family! 🙏🙏🙏

  2. Sheila Denno-Pike says:

    It is hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how sorry I am.
    Love and Prayers,
    Sheila

  3. Jim Derby says:

    Words are very hard to come by at a time like this. Joe and his family have been great neighbors since 1978. Joe was always there to lend a hand when needed. A tradition that continues with his family today. My very sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you.

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