Joseph L. Burke, 92, a lifelong resident of Cohoes, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021.
Born in Cohoes on February 18, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (LaPointe) Burke.
Joe went to Vincentian Institute for three and a half years and then graduated from Cohoes High School in 1946.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July of 1946 where he served aboard the USS Portsmouth.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Cheydleur who passed away in 2004.
Joe started in the Cohoes post office as a rural carrier for twenty years and later became a supervisor in the Waterford Post Office for three years. He then became postmaster in Mechanicville for 12 years and finally was the postmaster in Glens Falls for four years, retiring in 1992.
Joe was a dedicated volunteer at Saratoga National Cemetery for many years where he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at Saratoga National.
He was also a member of the Colonie Elks #2192, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1983-1984 and was also very active on many committees and received many awards. During his lifetime Joe was very active in many organizations.
Joe enjoyed camping, golf, traveling the world and spending time with his family and friends, especially his cherished grandsons.
Joe is survived by his loving children: Colleen A. Burke and Joseph L. Burke; as well as his two grandsons: Richard W. Fontaine Jr. (Megan) and Timothy J. Fontaine (Lindsay); and his great-grandsons, Liam J. Fontaine and Greyson J. Fontaine. He is also survived by his best friend and companion: Doris L. Morrison.
Interment with full military honors will be next to his wife in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Born in Cohoes on February 18, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (LaPointe) Burke.
Joe went to Vincentian Institute for three and a half years and then graduated from Cohoes High School in 1946.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July of 1946 where he served aboard the USS Portsmouth.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Cheydleur who passed away in 2004.
Joe started in the Cohoes post office as a rural carrier for twenty years and later became a supervisor in the Waterford Post Office for three years. He then became postmaster in Mechanicville for 12 years and finally was the postmaster in Glens Falls for four years, retiring in 1992.
Joe was a dedicated volunteer at Saratoga National Cemetery for many years where he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at Saratoga National.
He was also a member of the Colonie Elks #2192, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1983-1984 and was also very active on many committees and received many awards. During his lifetime Joe was very active in many organizations.
Joe enjoyed camping, golf, traveling the world and spending time with his family and friends, especially his cherished grandsons.
Joe is survived by his loving children: Colleen A. Burke and Joseph L. Burke; as well as his two grandsons: Richard W. Fontaine Jr. (Megan) and Timothy J. Fontaine (Lindsay); and his great-grandsons, Liam J. Fontaine and Greyson J. Fontaine. He is also survived by his best friend and companion: Doris L. Morrison.
Interment with full military honors will be next to his wife in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Joseph L. Burke, 92, a lifelong resident of Cohoes, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021.
Born in Cohoes on February 18, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (LaPointe) Burke.
Joe went to Vincentian Institute for three and a half years and then graduated from Cohoes High School in 1946.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July of 1946 where he served aboard the USS Portsmouth.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Cheydleur who passed away in 2004.
Joe started in the Cohoes post office as a rural carrier for twenty years and later became a supervisor in the Waterford Post Office for three years. He then became postmaster in Mechanicville for 12 years and finally was the postmaster in Glens Falls for four years, retiring in 1992.
Joe was a dedicated volunteer at Saratoga National Cemetery for many years where he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at Saratoga National.
He was also a member of the Colonie Elks #2192, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1983-1984 and was also very active on many committees and received many awards. During his lifetime Joe was very active in many organizations.
Joe enjoyed camping, golf, traveling the world and spending time with his family and friends, especially his cherished grandsons.
Joe is survived by his loving children: Colleen A. Burke and Joseph L. Burke; as well as his two grandsons: Richard W. Fontaine Jr. (Megan) and Timothy J. Fontaine (Lindsay); and his great-grandsons, Liam J. Fontaine and Greyson J. Fontaine. He is also survived by his best friend and companion: Doris L. Morrison.
Interment with full military honors will be next to his wife in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Born in Cohoes on February 18, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Loretta (LaPointe) Burke.
Joe went to Vincentian Institute for three and a half years and then graduated from Cohoes High School in 1946.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July of 1946 where he served aboard the USS Portsmouth.
Joe was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Cheydleur who passed away in 2004.
Joe started in the Cohoes post office as a rural carrier for twenty years and later became a supervisor in the Waterford Post Office for three years. He then became postmaster in Mechanicville for 12 years and finally was the postmaster in Glens Falls for four years, retiring in 1992.
Joe was a dedicated volunteer at Saratoga National Cemetery for many years where he received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at Saratoga National.
He was also a member of the Colonie Elks #2192, where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1983-1984 and was also very active on many committees and received many awards. During his lifetime Joe was very active in many organizations.
Joe enjoyed camping, golf, traveling the world and spending time with his family and friends, especially his cherished grandsons.
Joe is survived by his loving children: Colleen A. Burke and Joseph L. Burke; as well as his two grandsons: Richard W. Fontaine Jr. (Megan) and Timothy J. Fontaine (Lindsay); and his great-grandsons, Liam J. Fontaine and Greyson J. Fontaine. He is also survived by his best friend and companion: Doris L. Morrison.
Interment with full military honors will be next to his wife in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
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