IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joseph Thomas
Mcgee
January 18, 1941 – February 2, 2018
Obituary
Wilton, NY - Joseph T. McGee Sr., passed away peacefully in his Wilton home on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. He was seventy-seven years old. Joseph was a long time resident of Saratoga Springs and spent many of his winters in Ocala, Florida.
Born January 18, 1941 in Queens, NY he was the son of the late John and Kathleen McGee. He married Roberta (Hayes) McGee July 8, 1962. Joseph served in the United States Navy for two tours in the Vietnam War and retired from the Seabees in 1988. Joseph was a member, and former commander, of the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, and was also a member of the American Legion Adirondack Post 70.
Survivors include his loving wife, Roberta "Bobbie" McGee; his children, Kelly Jo McGee, Joseph T. (Lynne) McGee, Jr.; grandchildren , Barry Watson III, Brandon Watson, Kayleigh Furchak, Heath Dingmon, Colin Dingmon, Maeve McGee, and Ronan McGee; several nieces and nephews; and his sister, Joan (McGee) A'Hearn who still resides in Saratoga Springs, NY.
In addition to his parents Joseph is predeceased by his daughter, Colleen (McGee) Heidhues.
The family would like to extend our deepest thanks to his caregivers, Elizabeth and Kat, and to Saratoga County Community Hospice.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10am on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joseph's honor to the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 (190 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs) and/or The American Legion Adirondack Post 70 (34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Born January 18, 1941 in Queens, NY he was the son of the late John and Kathleen McGee. He married Roberta (Hayes) McGee July 8, 1962. Joseph served in the United States Navy for two tours in the Vietnam War and retired from the Seabees in 1988. Joseph was a member, and former commander, of the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, and was also a member of the American Legion Adirondack Post 70.
Survivors include his loving wife, Roberta "Bobbie" McGee; his children, Kelly Jo McGee, Joseph T. (Lynne) McGee, Jr.; grandchildren , Barry Watson III, Brandon Watson, Kayleigh Furchak, Heath Dingmon, Colin Dingmon, Maeve McGee, and Ronan McGee; several nieces and nephews; and his sister, Joan (McGee) A'Hearn who still resides in Saratoga Springs, NY.
In addition to his parents Joseph is predeceased by his daughter, Colleen (McGee) Heidhues.
The family would like to extend our deepest thanks to his caregivers, Elizabeth and Kat, and to Saratoga County Community Hospice.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 10am on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joseph's honor to the Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 (190 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs) and/or The American Legion Adirondack Post 70 (34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Services
Calling Hours
February
5
William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Burial with military honors
February
6
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
Starts at 10:00 am
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