Joseph V. Kearns Jr.

Joseph Kearns Obituary

Warwick, NY

Joseph V. Kearns, Jr., 57, of Warwick, NY, entered into rest surrounded by his family on Friday, August 22, 2008 at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY.

Joseph was born December 28, 1950 in Goshen, NY, the son of Joseph and Amelia Eisenbeck Kearns.

He was a dairy manager and faithful employee of Shop Rite for 27 years. Joseph was the husband of Donna Ricciarelli Kearns.

Joseph Vincent Kearns was a beloved father and husband. He touched all that he met with his incredible kindness, generosity and humility. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved life, and the life he lived was a celebration of the love he had for others.

Survivors are his loving children: Emily Kearns of Warwick, NY, Amy Spargo of Sandy Springs, GA and Alvin Spargo of Atlanta, GA; his devoted parents, Joseph and Amelia Kearns of Goshen; aunt, Jane Hoerner of Denver, CO; aunt and uncle, Carmine and Genevieve Ricciarelli of Grifton, NC; his wife, Donna Kearns; sisters, Elaine Reisner and husband, Bob of Braselton, GA and Jane Mangiamele and husband, Paul of New Windsor, NY; nieces and nephews: Josh Reisner, Megan Kingsley, Kristina McLaughlin, Ashely MacGregor, William MacGregor, Molly MacGregor, Scott MacGregor, Caroline Rae Landers and William Bernard Landers; numerous cousins and also his extended Shop Rite family.

Visitation will be today, Sunday, August 24, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 25, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Church in Warwick, NY. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Goshen, NY.

Contributions may be made in Joseph's name to St. Stephen's Church, 75 Sanfordville Rd., Warwick, NY 10990 or Alzheimer's Assn., 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 203, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc. For directions or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit www.donovanfunerals.com or call 845-294-6422.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Aug. 24, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kearns

14 Entries

Erika Nadramia

September 3, 2008

Dear Donna and family
sorry to hear about your loss
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Erika

James Green

August 27, 2008

Joe was one of a kind. His Passing has left
a void that will never again be filled. I considerer myself
lucky to have know Joe and regret that we haven't seen each other
for quiet some time.
May he rest in the Peace of Christ.
My deepest sympathies to Donna and the entire Kearns Family.

Debbie Poretto

August 27, 2008

Dear Donna,
I was truly saddened to hear about your husband's death. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
With my deepest sympathy,
Debbie Poretto

liz and Bill Jankowski

August 26, 2008

To the Kearns Family,
our deepest sympathies to you all, bill and i graduated from John S. Burke Catholic High School with Joe and always found him a joy, he actually drove the Cadillac we were in at our wedding! may you find love peace, and happiness, Joe, in the arms of the Lord! Our sympathies, Liz Jansen Jankowski and Bill Jankowski

nina yee

August 25, 2008

my sincere sympathy to the kearns family.i worked with joe about 6 years ago at shop rite.we would always talk about sports especially warwick high school sports.he was a great guy and a gentleman.

Chris and Donna Favicchio

August 25, 2008

I will never forget working with Joe at Shop-Rite in New Paltz. he always made me laugh, whether it be by purposely mispronouncing my last name or by sharing his wit and wisdom. I hadn't seen him in a long time, but he was never forgotten...and never will be. Our hearts go out to Donna and the family.

Mary Felter-O'Rourke

August 25, 2008

Dear Donna and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I really didnt know Joe but he always had time to chat with Granny when I took her shopping. Trust me when I tell you it will get easier. Remember the good times and laugh. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Anthony and Lorraine Portelli

August 24, 2008

What a kind and generous human being and friend, that is how we will always remember him. We will miss him dearly and deeply. Our hearts go out to all his family and friends.

As frequest shoppers at our local Shop Rite, we came to know Joe very well and for us we knew that he was always there with a smile and kind words.

It was as if Joe was working at developing and fostering lasting human relationships with everyone he came in contact with, along with being an active and hard working employee, while working at Shop Rite.

Joe was extemely dedicated and a positive role model in action for anyone who wanted to learn just what it took to be a fine human being and friend.

Joe was the finest example that we can think of in a person and he displayed the highest human qualities and ideals, in his day to day living and dealings with the people that had the pleasure of knowing him. He was just an expert, when it came to dealing with his fellow human being.

Joe had the unique gift of making everyday a real pleasure and joy and just knowing him was truly a treasured gift from God.

We celebrate his life and truly treasure the gift of his friendship.
We will miss him dearly and deeply!

Michael and Carolyn DeMarmels

August 24, 2008

Our sincere sympathy to all of you. May God give you all comfort. We were lucky to know Joe. May he rest in the peace of God's loving arms.

delana petraro

August 24, 2008

Dear Donna & family
I was very sad to learn of Joe's passing> he was a kind and gentle man whom I was close to when I worked at shoprite. When I couldn't find what I wanted he would always give me a substitute. He would say just tell them "Joe said its okay." I will miss him,and shoprite will never be the same. My condolence to you and your family. God Bless

Joya and Donald Tubbs

August 24, 2008

Dear Donna and family,
Donald and I just learned of your sudden loss. We both worked with Joe in the Florida and the Warwick Shop Rite, for many years.
We will always remember his pleasant personality. We know that he was a very dedicated and kind human being. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with all of you.

Bob Murray

August 24, 2008

While you are grieving remember all the good memories that he shared with you all. Joe was a great guy, always a smile and good conversation. The world's a better place because of Joe, may he now rest in peace.

Bob & Harriet Murray

Edward & Maura Yansick

August 24, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Barbara Couzzi

August 24, 2008

I've known Joe since he was about 16 when he started with Grand Union. So sorry for your loss, and great loss for all that knew him. I will miss seeing his smiling face at Shop Rite. My thoughts are with all.

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