Joseph "Doc" Peone Jr.

1936 - 2021

BORN

1936

DIED

2021

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Susquehanna Valley High School Mynderse Academy Clarkson University University of Scranton

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Joseph Peone Obituary

Dr. Joseph "Doc" Peone, Jr.

Sept. 6, 1936 - Nov. 1, 2021

SENECA FALLS - Dr. Joseph "Doc" Peone, Jr., born in Seneca Falls, NY on September 6, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 following an illness of several months. He will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to call him husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph, Sr. and Susan Peone (nee Ferrara), infant son Thomas, and brothers Eugene and Richard. He is survived by his beloved wife Jane B.W. Peone, whom he married on December 28, 1957, his brother Anthony, and his four children, Sarah Johnston (nee Peone), Matthew Peone, Nathan Peone (Tammi), and J. Foster Peone. He was known as "Poppy" to his six grandchildren, Alexandre Johnston (Nicole), Austin Johnston (Brianna), Nicholas Peone (Jennifer), Vincent Peone (Callie), Zaccarie Peone (Meghan), and Marissa Plaster (Alex), and four great-grandchildren, Elia, Emmaline, Miles, and Luca, with a fifth due in April. Joseph's greatest accomplishment was the bond he shared with Jane, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joseph graduated Mynderse Academy in 1954, then earned both a BS and MS in Chemistry, Physics and General Science at the New York State College for Teachers in Albany. In 1965 he received his Special Program Certificate through the University of Scranton's Graduate School, Special Program of Studies in Modern Physics. He later earned his PhD in Chemistry from Clarkson College of Technology in 1971.

Joseph's teaching career began in 1959 at Susquehanna Valley High School in Conklin, NY and spanned 58 years and multiple institutions including SUNY, Penn State, Thomas Nelson Community College, Mynderse Academy, and Wells College. He was known as "Doc" by the countless students he taught and mentored throughout the years, and even those few who failed Doc's classes admired and respected him. He viewed every lesson as an opportunity to both educate and entertain and his students loved him for it. In addition to teaching, he held several administrative positions and ran successfully for public office on several occasions.

Joseph loved Civil War and WWII history, was a voracious reader, a prolific writer, a fine musician, and an athlete. He loved to write and perform songs for family and friends; he also loved sailing and cycling and biked throughout the Finger Lakes region and as far away as Virginia. He adored his grandchildren and was always supportive of their unique endeavors and available for a dose of Poppy's wisdom when needed. He was their greatest fan at every event in which they participated.

The family thanks Seneca Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care provided in Joseph's final months, and Joseph's childhood pal John Scialdone. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Please consider a donation in honor of "Doc" to Finger Lakes Health Foundation c/o Aubrey DeMillo, 196 North St., Geneva, NY 14456.

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Published by The Citizen on Nov. 7, 2021.

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Tom Bond

April 12, 2022

Jane, I was a faculty member at TNCC when Joe was Dean of Instruction. He and I really seemed to click. I was just thinking about him today and thought I would Google him and found out that he was gone. I am so sorry. Don´t know if you´ll remember, but my wife Felice and I attended a party at Jack Hill´s house, and Joe decided to jump in the pool with Felice as an unwilling partner. We all thought it was pretty funny. Hope you are doing well.

Tom Bond

celeste Marr

November 8, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family .I am so sorry for your loss. joe ( pop) stole a piece of my heart he was an amazing man with a wonderful family I'm honored to have spent time with him and got to know him and you all. REST IN PEACE JOE YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY

Bonnie Burlew

November 8, 2021

Jane and family. I am so sorry to hear about Joes passing. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Laurie McKeveny

November 7, 2021

Our condolences to the Peone family. Joe will truly be missed. One of my fondest memories of Joe was listening to him sing and play his guitar. As children, we would always beg him to play Puff the Magic Dragon and he always would. He also loved Halloween and I remember getting scared when trick or treating at his house because he dressed up in his cap and gown and would sit in the tree in his yard waiting for trick or treaters. He always made us laugh and smile. He had a great personality and will be remembered as some who loved life and lived it to the fullest.

John Solometo

November 6, 2021

To the Peone family ,
Jane ,Sarah ,Matt,Nate, John
You are in my thoughts and prayers I wish you many great memories.
I had the good fortune to know Doc. he was a great guy, a kind soul, and had a great sense of humor ,always enjoyed when he would stop by and share a Cuban cigar ,he is one that will be surely missed.

DAVE ROGERS FAMILY

November 6, 2021

Jane and family, we are sadden to learn of Doc's passing. He was a great gentlemen and we knew him all his life. He was a great educator and he enjoyed what he did and so many people learned the basic of life from him. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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