Joseph M. LeBrou

1940 - 2022

LeBrou, Joseph M. HALFMOON Joseph M. LeBrou, 81 of Raylinsky Lane, passed away peaceful ly on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. Joe was born on August 30, 1940, in Baltimore, Md., and was the son of the late Joseph E. and Gladys (Hectzler) LeBrou. He was a graduate of LaPuente High School in California and received his bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida. Joe was a military veteran and served our country for over 30 years in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army National Guard, and the Army Reserves from 1957 - 1990. He was the husband of Joanne (Buoniconto) LeBrou, whom he married on March 6, 2005; former husband of Sharon D. LeBrou, with whom he had two sons; father of David D. (Sheila) LeBrou and James J. (Kristin) LeBrou; stepfather of Jenny L. (Michael) Dobert; grandfather of Frank G. LeBrou, Ryan J. LeBrou and Gavin J. LeBrou; step-grandfather of Nathan M. Dobert and Lucas B. Dobert; first cousin of Theresa (Donald) Airey and John (Maura J.) Reilly; and like an uncle to his first cousins-once-removed, Lisa Airey, Edward Airey, and Scott Airey. Joe was a former U.S. Navy rescue helicopter pilot who served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Enterprise and the USS Hancock. He was proud of his night rescue of two Navy jet pilots from the ocean during the war. He was honorably discharged from the Navy as a lieutenant and completed his military career part-time with the Army National Guard and Army Reserves, retiring as an Army captain. Joe was a certified medical representative for 28 years with McNeil Pharmaceuticals Co. and then Professional Detailing Inc. Joe was an accomplished musician who sang with the Naval Command Choir. He enjoyed playing folk guitar and blues harmonica, performing for family, friends and on stage for the public, most recently with the Gary Brooks Band. For many years, Joe was an avid runner and was a two-time finisher of the New York City Marathon as well as a participant in many local road races. He also loved golf, tennis, the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and science fiction books and movies. The details regarding a celebration of Joe's life will be announced at a later date.