Broadalbin, NY – Joseph William Meuse III, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Medford, MA on December 24, 1945, he was the son of the late Cynthia P. Koch and Joseph William Meuse Jr. He was married to his wife Linda for 57 years, and they were longtime residents of Saratoga Springs.
Joe was a graduate of Cheshire Academy High School, CT and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Upon graduation, he went to work for the General Electric Company, where he remained for 35 years, culminating in supervising the construction of hydro electrical nuclear power plants around the world, including Wales, England and Saudi Arabia.
Joe grew up on Cape Cod and became an avid sailor and a decorated swimmer. He coached little league baseball for 10 years, and enjoyed officiating pop warner, high school and some college football games. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club, and after retirement, volunteered at the Saratoga Automobile Museum for many years with his wife Linda. Most of all, however, Joe was a mentor and teacher to many, never forgetting his own humble beginnings, he was able to connect and inspire across generations. His compassion for others, selflessness, and sense of humor were constants in his life.
He is survived by his wife Linda and their four boys, Joseph William IV, Eric Raymond, Mark Anthony, and Brendan Scott; as well as his brother Dustin and sister Suzanne. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and was pre-deceased by his beloved dog, Rusty Nail.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Saratoga Hospital for their kind, sympathetic and professional care.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12-2pm, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). There will be a reception to follow immediately at Mama Mia’s Italian Restaurant, 185 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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