Joseph Heady Obituary
Joseph F. Heady, a life-long Beacon resident, passed away peacefully at his home in Beacon on December 15, 2024; at the age of 63. He was born on August 2, 1961 in Beacon, NY, son of Stella (Knapp) Heady and the late Richard W. Heady Sr.. He attended Beacon City Schools.
On July 16, 1994 he married Kathy J. Grove, who survives him at home.
Joe enjoyed life; he enjoyed being outdoors and the company of his friends & family. He will be greatly missed.
Along with his mother Stella Heady and his wife of 30-years Kathy Heady, Joe is survived by his daughter Krystle (Shawn) Heady-Brady and his son James Browne. Sadly he was predeceased by his son Corey Pike on May 15, 2004. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren: Corey, Kaydence, Rowan, Austin, Ashton, Amber, Sierra and Ella; his brother William ‘Billy’ Heady, and several nieces, nephews & friends.
Along with his father and son, Joe was predeceased by his sister Stella Thomas and his brother Richard W. Heady Jr..
His Family will receive Friends from 4-8PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, New York. Cremation will follow, and a private interment will be at a later date in the Spring of 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery, 375 Washington Avenue, Beacon, New York.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Joseph J. Schuka of the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, New York 12508. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com
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