Saratoga Springs - Joseph Wynn MacFarland, RPh, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 18, 2021 at the age of 88.

Born August 10, 1933 in Flushing, NY, Joe became a Saratogian at the age of 2.  Joe graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 1951 and Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University, with a Bachelor of Science degree, Class of 1956 as a registered pharmacist and a member of the American Pharmacist Association. Joe's first job was delivering newspapers for The Saratogian and soon after began delivering prescriptions for Wells Pharmacy in 1947.  This is where he found his interest in pharmacy.

Joe continued to work through college at Wells Pharmacy and in 1960 became a proud partner in the business. By 1972 Joe became the sole proprietor.  He worked every day to grow the business and provide for his family working side by side with his wife Barbara.  He demonstrated a great work ethic and reinforced the importance of hard work to all of his children.  Joe was a past member and president of the Warren, Washington, Saratoga counties Pharmaceutical Society and past member of the Capital Area Pharmaceutical Society.  In 1995 Joe closed Wells Pharmacy and retired, beginning a new chapter in his life. In 1996 he was recognized by the Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health for his years of compassionate service.

Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was loving and supportive to all.  He took pride and great enjoyment in watching them play formalized sports or just playing in the backyard.  He would often join in a basketball game of H.O.R.S.E. with the kids in the driveway.  He had a layup shot and a hook shot that could not be beat!  Joe enjoyed Sunday car rides, bowling, bike rides, playing golf, playing poker, checkers with the kids, mowing and raking the lawn. Joe loved watching professional baseball, football, golf and March Madness. He read at least 2 newspapers every day and took great pleasure in clipping articles of interest. Joe's greatest enjoyment of all was spending time with his extensive family and friends.

Anyone that met Joe loved him. He will always be remembered for his stories, quick wit, one-liners and jokes.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Harry W. MacFarland and Kate (Edwards) MacFarland, his brother Kenneth E. MacFarland and his sister-in-law MargaretAnn (Butler) MacFarland, his sisters Jane Carol MacFarland and Kathleen M. MacFarland.

Joe is survived by his wife, the love of his life for over 58 years Barbara Ann (Pace) MacFarland, his daughter Linda L. MacFarland, his son David W. MacFarland Sr. (Lisa), and his daughters Mary Kate MacFarland (Steven Bertrand), Jo-Ann M. MacFarland O'Reilly (Michael), and Carrie J. MacFarland.

Joe loved spending time with all  of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Kyle H. Priester, Kaela L. Priester, Emalee W. Priester, Reid K. Priester, David W. MacFarland Jr., Tyler J. MacFarland, Ryan P. O'Reilly (Mallory), Dylan M. O'Reilly, Aiva J. Priester, Damien S. DeCrescenzo, and Liam M. O'Reilly.

Family and friends affectionately referred to Joe as "Dad" or "Gramp".

He is also survived by his devoted nieces and nephews Heather A. MacFarland Franke (Kevin), Sean E. MacFarland (Keri), Hillary A. MacFarland Chase (Russell), Craig M. Buonora (Lori) and their families.

Joe was also loved by his cousins Robert J. McCarthy (Ann) and Kevin M. McCarthy, and his sister-in-law's Mary Lou Baker, Debra A. (Pace) Vecchio (Alex), and his brother-in-law Robert J. Pace (Julie) and their families.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6pm on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).

A graveside ceremony will be celebrated at Greenridge Cemetery on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11am.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.