Ballston Spa, NY – Joseph J. O'Neill, Jr. passed away Thursday January 28, 2021 at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 11, 1943 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Grace Obnibene O'Neill. Joe joined the Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works in March of 1978 as utilities manager. He was named Director of Public Works for the City of Saratoga Springs in 1988. He had 23 years with the city he loved.

Joe enjoyed working with flowers and is mainly responsible for the beautiful display of flowers throughout the city to this day. His love of Congress Park is represented by the beautiful restoration of the grounds and the Canfield Casino. Joe is also responsible for the famous fish pond behind the Casino and could be seen feeding the fish regularly. Cleaning up the stream at the northeast corner of the park was another project he really enjoyed. Joe always said, without his men he couldn't accomplish all that was done during his time with the city. He was very proud of them.

Joe leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Suzanne Egan O'Neill; four children, Kelly Burrus, Kimberly (Mike) Miller, Kerry (Tom) Selfridge and Joseph J. O'Neill III; six grandchildren, Grace and Isabella Burrus, Nick, Jack and Emily Selfridge and Aiden O'Neill. Joe will be greatly missed by all of them.

There will be no calling hours. There will be a private service in the spring.

Donations can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga Springs . Without them, Joe's family couldn't have made it though. I thank them for all of the help they gave us.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

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