Gus Sotir Joseph

I remember Gus so well and fondly. I worked at the Savoy in the sixties. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was always ready to extend a hand to someone in need. I am sorry for your loss and sure that you will be comforted by the many happy memories you all hold in your heart.

Hi Connie .. so sorry .. it has been along time since high school and realizing the connection of my Dad knowing your Dad ... praying for you.

Our large family grew up a block away,on Revere Road in DeWitt, and Greg and I graduated from J-D the same year. I met "Pop" a few times when I was young through the wonderful, lifelong friendship between Connie and my sister, Freida, who has kept me informed about the Joseph family over the years. Bill also was around our house a lot with my youngest brother,Marty. I remember Pop's huge smile, and the sense of him being warm, expansive and inclusive. Now happily married, I empathize with...

May God whisper the truth in your heart of hearts, that there is no death, and in time you will be reunited with those you love. - Brad Jensen, Tulsa

I will miss Mr. Gus he was good people as Pops would say hey maybe that's where I got my bad habit from always having candy around?! God Bless You and Your Family Love, Jeanette and crew

Dear family--
What a wonderful life you must have had with Gus. He was a special man; a true "gentleman and a scholar", the venerable "Shakespear, Sage of da toothbrush" -- the pen name he used for the commentary on Syracuse and world that headed the daily mimeographed menu at the Savoy. It was sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always right on. I probably ate more meals at the Savoy in 4 years than I ate at the dining halls, and ultimately worked for Gus for a few months after...

Dear Joseph family,
I was saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that your many pleasant memories will bring you much comfort. May his memory be eternal. Marie Macrides

Dear Kathy and family,
Barbara and I were so sadened to hear of Gus going to be with God.
I just wanted to share with you of the wonderful activities Scouting has brought to my life. I had spent 19 years as a Scout Leader which included taking Troop 222, Liverpool, NY to such places as the United States Military Acadamy at West Point, the Battleground at Gettysberg, Pa., Gov. Nelson Rockafeller's Office,Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East and many more. Our Troop of...