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Joseph Greenwell Obituary
He was born Aug 5, 1917 in New Haven, KY to the late Martin William and Mary Beulah Metcalf Greenwell, beside his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Cecelia A. Spalding Greenwell; two sisters, Dora G. McHugh and Mary Alice Gargotto; a grandson, Richard Leon Greenwell; and a great-grandson, Jeremy Stuart Greenwell.
He was a retired employee of Schenley Distillery Bernheim Plant in Louisville with 39 years of service as a warehouseman, a member of the Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers International Union of America, former member of St. Rita Church in Louisville, Rolling Fork-New Haven Fire Departments, the old New Haven Optimist Club and a Kentucky Colonel. He is a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven.
He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Diane (Larry) Smith of Lawrenceburg, KY, Patricia (Ronnie) Roehm of Sellersburg, IN, Janice Gettelfinger Chesser of Louisville; two sons, Joseph L. "Sonny" (Carolyn) Greenwell Jr. of New Haven and Rev. Michael Andrew Greenwell, O. Carm., of San Francisco, CA; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven. His son, Rev. Michael A. Greenwell, O. Carm will be the celebrant, burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Joseph L. Greenwell Funeral Home, 324 E. Center St. (Hwy 52) in New Haven after 2 p.m. Friday. A Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
The family request that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to St. Catherine Church Cemetery or St. Catherine School, 413 First Street, New Haven, KY, 40051.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Greenwell
Missy Hepler
August 19, 2009
Father Mike, we just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!! Love, Missy, Jeff, Hunter, Madison and Payton Hepler!!!!
Maria Lomax
August 18, 2009
Father Greenwell,
My Prayers go out to you and your family. I know that these are hard times, but I also know that your father is home now and in Peace.
Rob Owen
August 16, 2009
Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these most difficult times.
August 16, 2009
Mike, hold your special memories close to your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Sandy
Andrea Harvey
August 13, 2009
Papaw, you will be greatly missed by so many. I am glad you are at peace and now with Mamaw for all of eternity. Give her our love as you did for so many years. I look forward to the day when we will meet again and listen to all the stories about the past. I am glad we all got to see you one last time. Cameron will be proud to have been named after his great-grandfather.
Love,
Andrea, James, Sierra & Cameron
Diane Smith
August 13, 2009
Hey dad glad you and mom are finally a twosome again. You sure did a wonderful job taking care of her all those years she was ill. We all five will miss you - your quick wit, your Ancient Age, Birdhouses and more. Love ya.
Lara Peyton
August 13, 2009
Papaw, Growing up I always remember your stories of your childhood, the stills and New Haven. I also remember the stories that my mother told of you shooting Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I did not know you during those times. The man I remember was one who took care of Mamaw all those years followng her stroke. A man of true love and dedication. While we are saddened, we also know that you are in a much better place and with Mamaw again. Love always until we meet again.
Claire Yarber
August 13, 2009
Sonny, my sympathy to you and all the family in your dad's death. He has reached his eternal reward.
Claire Whelan Yarber
Michael Greenwell
August 13, 2009
Dad, I have and will miss our phone conversations. No longer will we ride the roads of Nelson County or the streets of New Haven. I know you are in a better place and that you and mom are now together beyond the sunset. With Much Love and longing heart.
Shirley Adkins
August 13, 2009
Pattie, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. I know it's never easy to lose someone we love. I'll be here if you need me.
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