Joseph R. "Joey" Songer

Joseph R."Joey" Songer, 18, of 431 South Main Street, died unexpectedly late Thursday evening, August 14, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, that he was a passenger in.

Born on March 4, 1990 in Greenfield, he was a son of Chad Songer and Dusty (Landry) and attended Athol High School.

Joey was employed at the Athol McDonald's at the time of his death.

He loved music and had a large collection of CD's and loved to help Ethan Stone with local concerts. Joey also enjoyed his pets as well as playing video games.

A well loved person who could bring a smile to his family and friends, will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his father and step mother, Chad and Donna Songer of Athol; his mother and step father, Dusty Landry and Matthew Stone, of Athol; a brother, Lennon Stone of Athol; paternal grandparents, Greg Songer and Karen Stoddard, and Linda Risatti, all of Athol; Maternal grandparents, Anne and Alan Landry of New Salem and Lauren and Jeffrey Emmeott of Whitinsville; a great grandfather, Leonard Baldwin, of Whitinsville; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and grand aunts and grand uncles.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2008 from 6-8 PM at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you honor Joey with donations to the Athol Memorial Hall Restoration Fund, 585 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331.

Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements.

Guest register and directions are available online at

wittyfuneralhome.com