Joseph C. Hurd Jr.

Joseph C. "Joe" Hurd Jr., 62, of Effort, passed away Friday, October 11, at home.
Born in Cold Spring, NY, he was the loving son of the late Joseph C. Hurd Sr. and the late Joy Ann (McDonough) Hurd.
Joe was a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School. He went on to serve a four year apprenticeship for the Steamfitters Local 543 Union in Yonkers, NY, and later worked for the Steamfitters Local Union 420 in Philadelphia for several years. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and NASCAR fan, and always enjoyed spending time in the company of friends. Most of all, he was a loving and caring father, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.
He is survived by his son, Joseph "Little Joe" Hurd of Bethlehem; two sisters, Julie Parks and her husband Craig of Ravenswood, WV, Jacqueline Cotte and her husband Herb of Kunkletown; nephews and nieces, Ryan, Christopher, Jeremy, Justin, Joy, Kyle, Sarah; and several great nieces and great nephews.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 18, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Brodheadsville, with Rev. Robert Simon as celebrant.
Cremation will take place in H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 S 17th St. #800, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (if you would like to donate to a specific chapter, please visit their website to enter a local zip code) https://www.nationalmssociety.org/
The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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