Joseph St. Pierre Obituary

MR. JOSEPH CHARLES ST. PIERRE, 56, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, September 7, 2007 while visiting family in Cherry Valley, NY. Joe was born September 21, 1950 in Allentown, PA, to Joseph and Katherine St. Pierre. He graduated from Newark College of Engineering as a chemical engineer and worked for Solar Turbines for 21 years in their co-generation sales force. Joe was a scout leader for Troop 599 in Houston, TX for over 15 years and was an active member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston where he served on the Parish Council, the ACTs retreat team, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also instrumental in forming the CHP initiative in Houston. Joe is survived by his wife, Gail; daughters Heather Khan and Eileen St. Pierre; sons Christopher, Ronald and Bobby; granddaughter Syara; and son-in-law, Hamid Lee. He is also survived by his sisters Sue Chant of Vermont, Connie Rawson who is formerly of Schoharie, NY, and Cathy Yarworski of Delanson, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 4 PM on Tuesday, September 11th in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Cherry Valley, NY. A Memorial Service will be held in Houston at a later date. Funeral arrangements are with the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326, (607) 547-8231.

Published by Houston Chronicle from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2007.
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Dear Gail, Chris and Family
We just learned of Joe's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know Joe is in God's hands and left this world a better place thru his love and deeds.
Love,

Jose & Margarita Fernandez

September 14, 2007

Mrs. Gail, Bobby and Famil,

My condolences to you all. GOD is complete control and all things work together for good to those that love GOD and are called according to HIS purpose (Romans 8:28).

In HIS Court,
Coach Scoggins

Shawn Scoggins

September 14, 2007

Chris, Gail, Bobby, and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and if there is anything that I can help with, please let me know. Joe was a wonderful person and an even better father, and I know a huge void is left in his place. May the prayers of your many friends and family help bring you through this.

Dev Branham

September 14, 2007

Dear Eileen,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are like a daughter to us and we grieve with you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hold you close to our hearts. May the Lord bless you and keep you most dearly.
Love
Bill and Denise Franer

Denise Franer

September 13, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I also graduated from CHS and NCE as a ChE. Also attended St. John Vianney in Colonia. Joe was a great guy. I looked in our CHS yearbook for the message he left.... My prayers are with the family.

Roger Stanko

September 12, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Joe's unexpected passing and send my deepest condolences to his family. He was a classmate of mine at Colonia High School, Class of 1968, and also a fellow parishioner in St. John Vianney R.C. Church in Colonia, NJ as well.

Jeanne Donnelly (nee Baraniecki)

September 12, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family through this difficult time. Gryphon International had the pleasure of working with Joe on a number of cogeneration projects. He will be missed. Jim Noordermeer, Henk van Ballegooyen, Aaron Bolhous, Dominic Au and Kevin Fuller of Gryphon International.

Gryphon International

September 12, 2007

Dear Eileen and Family,

We want to express our deep sorrow and empathy for your family at this difficult time.
Eileen, we know how much you love and cherish your family. We hope you can continue to remember your dad and find strength in GOD to overcome your grief. If there is anything we can offer, please let me know. We will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you and remember that the LORD is with you as your dad finds great joy and peace in heaven.
With sincerity,
Nate and Lisa Roedig

Lisa Roedig

September 12, 2007

Eileen,
Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Pat & Neal Soll

September 12, 2007

Eileen and Family, My sincerest sympathy to you all at this time of sudden loss. I pray you find the comfort of friends and loved ones to help you through, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Adrienne Winfield

September 12, 2007

Eileen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love, Tina Nicholas and Kelly Rahn

September 12, 2007

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anne Sroga

September 11, 2007

Our family heard the news at mass (St. John Vianney). We often saw and spoke to Joe at the Sunday afternoon service. Joe was a wonderful Troop 599 scouter and will fondly be remembered. Our prayers are with you.

Jim and David Gray

September 11, 2007

My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May you know God's peace, which is beyond all understanding. May Joe rest in peace.

Jonathan Raia

September 11, 2007

Doug and I are truly saddened by this news. We are praying for you and your family. Joe was a wonderul man, husband, father and friend.

Tracye and Doug Sellers

September 10, 2007

Our condolences to Joe's family from his classmates at Colonia High School in New Jersey, Class of 1968.

Chris Cook

September 10, 2007

Dear Gail,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the sudden loss of your dear husband.
May he rest in peace and may you find peace knowing he is in God's loving arms.
Karen Willrodt and family

Karen Willrodt

September 10, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Libbi Smith

September 10, 2007

Dear Gail & Family,
Our prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. We are here for you now and in the future. May God comfort all of you and hold you in the palm of His Hands. We loved Joe and will miss him greatly.

Joe & Earline Raia

September 10, 2007

He is with someone who will take better care of him than any of us ever could. I enjoyed knowing him, a very gracious and giving person. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

Ted L. Caryl

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. He was such a gentle man.

Samaria Bellows

September 10, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my prayers are with you.

Judy Mascione

September 10, 2007

Dear Gail and Bobby,

Haley and I heard the news yesterday while attending mass at St. John Vianney. We are so very sorry for this unexpected loss of your husband and father. He was and is a wonderful example of how a person should conduct his life.

Heather Klausmeyer

September 10, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jim Eckel

September 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joan Johnson, Oral Care, Cincinnati.

Joan Johnson

September 10, 2007

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