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Joseph Wooley Obituary
Ossining - Joseph Edward Wooley Sr., a resident of Ossining, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Joseph was born in NYC on September 30, 1947 and was the son on the late Herbert and Jane (Landers) Wooley. He was 72.
Joe grew up in Ardsley and was a graduate of Stepinac High School in 1965. He then joined the Air Force an was assigned to the Phuket AFB in Vietnam as a survival specialist instructor. After his discharge in 1969, he went to work for the NY Telephone CO. while attending Iona College. He received his BA in 1981 and then went to Pace University Law School. He the established his law firm, Joseph E. Wooley, ESQ.
Joe was a coach and past president of Elmsford little league, and a coach for the Dad's Club Soccer. He was a past president of the Greenburgh Central School District BOE and Past President of the Southern Westchester BOCES school board. Joe was also a district leader for the Greenburgh Democrat Party. Mr. Wooley was a LT. Commander in the Civil Air Patrol and served as Commander of the Southeast Group. He was a Colonel in the NY Guard, and was a Knight Templar.
Mr. Wooley is survived by his wife of 46 years, Stephanie (Chiarello). They were married on September 22, 1973. He is also survived by his three children- Joseph, Jr. (Jennifer), Matthew (Suzanne) and Amanda (Matthew) DeRosa, his two siblings, Robert and Jane; his seven grandchildren, Samantha, Ava, Nicholas, Andrew, Matty, Stephanie, and Annie. He was predeceased by his daughter Patricia.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Dorsey Funeral Home in Ossining, NY. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:45 am at Sacred Heart Church at 10 Lawotn Ave, Hartsdale, NY (914) 949-0028. The interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in White Plains.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NY Wing SEG. LT Col Jill Silverman 103 Mystic Dr. Ossining NY 10562
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Bill MacLoon
December 1, 2020
Joe was a fellow NY Telephone worker with me many years ago. I’m also friends with his brother Rob. Rest In Peace Joe ! say hi to my dad.
Maria Prieto-Kahaner
December 12, 2019
Maria Prieto-Kahaner
December 12, 2019
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December 12, 2019
Maria Prieto-Kahaner
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Maria Prieto-Kahaner
December 12, 2019
Oh, Joe, you will be so incredibly missed by so many!
You have touched so many lives, young and older. Your leadership, generosity, encouragement, support, relentlessness-selfless dedication, ... There are no words that can best describe the legacy you leave behind. It spreads much further away and reaches much deeper than anyone can imagine. You are a true star and your light will live forever.
It was a real privilege and honor to have met you. We truly wish your family and loved ones our deepest and most sincere condolences.
With much sorrow,
Steve, Maria, Adrian, and Alejandro Kahaner
Irene Alves
December 11, 2019
My deepest condolences to you all. Joe was a special person and will be sorely missed.
December 11, 2019
Great man father !! Great husband !! Friend !! Many great memories Elmsford Little League !! Always rushing ! Prayers and thoughts to all !! Peace for Joe!! Fran Cerone
Joe Massaro
December 10, 2019
I will always remember Joe as a lifelong friend. He was a fantastic husband an dad. Whenever he spoke of his family his face lit up. Joe, you will be missed more than words can say. Our hearts go out to Stephanie, the kids and grandchildren.
Joe Massaro
Joanne Massaro
Bill Leo
December 9, 2019
I knew Joe from Ardsley, went to Stepinac High School with him taking the long school bus rides from Ardsley to White Plains, lived at Granada Cresent in the 80's when he and Stephanie did, and played on an over 30's softball team with him. After loosing touch with him for 30 years or more, we reconnected with a bunch of Ardsley/Dobbs Ferry friends and began having dinners together every few months right up to a few months ago.
He was a friend and I'll never forget him. He always had a kind word and was generous with his time. Couldn't ask for anything more from a life long friend.
My heart goes out to Stephanie and his family.
Bill Leo & Cathie Leo
December 9, 2019
My heart goes out to your family. Joe will always be remembered as an amazing person. He will be so missed.
Louis Wool
December 9, 2019
Joe was an extraordinary public servant. He extracted joy and meaning from his service. Joe adjudicated all of the superintendent's hearings in our district over the past 17 years, always striking a balance between discipline and humanity. My entire administrative team and office staff will greatly miss Joe and his generous spirit. I hope his family takes solace in knowing he had a positive effect on so many young lives.
Dr. Louis N Wool
Superintendent of Schools
Harrison New York
Celia & Larry Casey
December 8, 2019
Stephanie, I was so very sorry to hear about Joe. Larry and I are heart broken. We are keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Luis Medina
December 8, 2019
Loyal friend, like no other, known to me as a dedicated and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a meaningful addition in our law practice, a staunch defender of countless people who needed him. Kind and generous. In recent years, whenever I reached out to him, he continued to guide me in his specialty field of Education Law, which he loved. We first met at the telephone company, later we both attended PACE Law School, nights while we continued to work for the telephone company. We became immediate friends, it lasted over 40 years. There is a void in my heart, Joe, I love you and await meeting you in the beyond.
Cortland Mehl
December 8, 2019
You are a legend in your own time Joe. You are an angel as you already earned your wings on earth. Your leadership ability and your take charge attitude in the Civil Air Patrol were honed as a result of your Vietnam experience. As an Army retiree and Vietnam Era veteran we connected when I first met you at CAP 12 years ago and knew we were kindred spirits. You became a true friend and mentor. To say that you will be missed is an understatement,but I know your spirit will live on in all the people you have touched during your time on earth. You have left a rich legacy. May God bless you and your family.
Bill MacLoon
December 7, 2019
Thanks for serving this country Sir. I also spent my time in Nam and worked with Joe for a time with the NY Telephone Co. You take care Joe and when you see my father say hello for me. Joe, I don't believe that Robert was beyond every achieving recovery, he has come a long way. Rest In Peace Joe.
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