Joseph W. Bielawa, 90 of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Joe was born in Watervliet to the late Joseph F. and Helen Durrick Bielawa.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the lightning division in Korea. During the campaign he received a Purple Heart and four battle stars.
After a long career with Williams Press and Hudson Valley Paper Company, Joe retired to enjoy spending time with his wife and family, taking cruises and road trips and winters in South Carolina.
Joe enjoyed playing bocce, horseshoes, walking the beach for miles and golfing. He loved to dance and he and his wife were members of Sleepy Hollow square dance club.
Joe was also a longtime member of the Bloominggrove Reformed Church in North Greenbush.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carolyn Bush Bielawa; his loving son Gregory J. Bielawa; and daughter Lisa Bielawa Daniels. Joe was the proud grandfather of Cole and Chad Daniels. Brother of Frank, Stanley, Theodore (Eileen), Edward, Walter (Laura), Harold (Karen); and a sister Mary Ann Zielinski. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Frances Meyer, Helen Burnett; and a brother, Anthony (AnnMarie).
*there is a discrepancy in age per original obituary; research showed above birth year and place.
Joe was born in Watervliet to the late Joseph F. and Helen Durrick Bielawa.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the lightning division in Korea. During the campaign he received a Purple Heart and four battle stars.
After a long career with Williams Press and Hudson Valley Paper Company, Joe retired to enjoy spending time with his wife and family, taking cruises and road trips and winters in South Carolina.
Joe enjoyed playing bocce, horseshoes, walking the beach for miles and golfing. He loved to dance and he and his wife were members of Sleepy Hollow square dance club.
Joe was also a longtime member of the Bloominggrove Reformed Church in North Greenbush.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carolyn Bush Bielawa; his loving son Gregory J. Bielawa; and daughter Lisa Bielawa Daniels. Joe was the proud grandfather of Cole and Chad Daniels. Brother of Frank, Stanley, Theodore (Eileen), Edward, Walter (Laura), Harold (Karen); and a sister Mary Ann Zielinski. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Frances Meyer, Helen Burnett; and a brother, Anthony (AnnMarie).
*there is a discrepancy in age per original obituary; research showed above birth year and place.
Joseph W. Bielawa, 90 of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2020, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Joe was born in Watervliet to the late Joseph F. and Helen Durrick Bielawa.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the lightning division in Korea. During the campaign he received a Purple Heart and four battle stars.
After a long career with Williams Press and Hudson Valley Paper Company, Joe retired to enjoy spending time with his wife and family, taking cruises and road trips and winters in South Carolina.
Joe enjoyed playing bocce, horseshoes, walking the beach for miles and golfing. He loved to dance and he and his wife were members of Sleepy Hollow square dance club.
Joe was also a longtime member of the Bloominggrove Reformed Church in North Greenbush.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carolyn Bush Bielawa; his loving son Gregory J. Bielawa; and daughter Lisa Bielawa Daniels. Joe was the proud grandfather of Cole and Chad Daniels. Brother of Frank, Stanley, Theodore (Eileen), Edward, Walter (Laura), Harold (Karen); and a sister Mary Ann Zielinski. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Frances Meyer, Helen Burnett; and a brother, Anthony (AnnMarie).
*there is a discrepancy in age per original obituary; research showed above birth year and place.
Joe was born in Watervliet to the late Joseph F. and Helen Durrick Bielawa.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the lightning division in Korea. During the campaign he received a Purple Heart and four battle stars.
After a long career with Williams Press and Hudson Valley Paper Company, Joe retired to enjoy spending time with his wife and family, taking cruises and road trips and winters in South Carolina.
Joe enjoyed playing bocce, horseshoes, walking the beach for miles and golfing. He loved to dance and he and his wife were members of Sleepy Hollow square dance club.
Joe was also a longtime member of the Bloominggrove Reformed Church in North Greenbush.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Carolyn Bush Bielawa; his loving son Gregory J. Bielawa; and daughter Lisa Bielawa Daniels. Joe was the proud grandfather of Cole and Chad Daniels. Brother of Frank, Stanley, Theodore (Eileen), Edward, Walter (Laura), Harold (Karen); and a sister Mary Ann Zielinski. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters, Frances Meyer, Helen Burnett; and a brother, Anthony (AnnMarie).
*there is a discrepancy in age per original obituary; research showed above birth year and place.
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