KINGSBURY – Joseph Michael Sullivan, 60, of Kingsbury, passed away on September 20, 2016, after a long illness.
Born June 15, 1956, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the Late Leo and Colleen (Swezey) Sullivan.
Joseph attended Hudson Falls High School.
He worked for Casey’s Farm and Crowley’s Farm before moving and working on the coal barges on the Mississippi. Joseph then came back home and started his own successful business Professional Floor Sanding.
Joe enjoyed watching his Oakland Raiders, boating and camping in Hadlock, riding his Harley and hunting with his buddies Bear and Peppy. Joe was known for his 4th of July fireworks display (Legal or Not).
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Kelly Sullivan, his step-dad, Lester Viele, his Brother-in-law, Noel Barber, and his cat, Howie Long Sullivan.
His survivors include his daughter, Jolene Cronin and her husband, Josh of Kingsbury; his grandchildren, Olivia and Alex Cronin, who know him as Grandpa Jo-Jo; his siblings, Dawn Pugh and her husband, Calvin of Georgia, Kris Barber of Delmar, Lois Sullivan of Queensbury, Colleen Spaulding and her husband, Ken of Kingsbury, Dennis Sullivan and his wife, Virginia of Kingsbury, and Thomas Sullivan and his wife, Christine of New Jersey; his Fiancée, Kelly Carpenter, and her children, Daniel Carpenter, and Devon Carpenter; his niece and nephews, Elizabeth Sullivan, Dennis Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Jamie Knight, and Jason Knight; and Jolene’s siblings, Shonna McTiernan and Tristen Dougher
Friends may call on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located on 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in Joseph’s name to either the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006 or the Kingsbury Cemetery. C/O 16 Old Cronin Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
Joseph’s family would like to thank Glens Falls Internal Medicine and the Westchester Medical Center ICU staff for all their care and compassion given.
I will miss you
Josie Wales we are going to miss you and your great personality. Your golfing buddies will never forget you, especially when they reach the 19th green.
Love forever,
Phyllis + Phil
My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly and the Sullivan family during this difficult time. Love you all RIP Joe ❤️
Kelly and Famliy
so sorry to hear about Joe
May the time you shared remain in your hearts and souls and minds forever.
Kelly & family We are so sorry for your loss ! Our thoughts & prayers are with you 🙏
R.I.P. JOE BOY!
Joe will be missed by so many, as he had such charisma and was a friend to everyone he ever met. So full of life, it is hard to believe he could be taken so soon. Kelly, you were a blessing. Our thoughts are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly, Jolene and Joe’s entire family.
RIP Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was another brother. May all the happy memories see you through. I can still hear that crazy laugh of his!
So sorry Kelly, you are in my prayers and that extends to Joe’s entire family, God bless.