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Joseph McElroy Obituary
Born August 6, 1928 in Littleton, CO, he was raised in Littleton and graduated from Littleton High School in 1947 and went to college at Western State in Gunnison, CO. He served in both the US Army and the US Naval Reserve.
Joseph was a manager at American Manganese Steel. After he retired, he managed Personalized Travel in Littleton for 40 years with owner Betty Wilcox. He was active in several civic organizations.
Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Ward, and his twin brother, Jeremiah McElroy and by nephews Stephen G. McElroy and Timothy C. McElroy.
He is survived by nephews Charles P. McElroy of Texas, Jerry L. McElroy of Ignacio CO; nieces Koni Jo Burr of Albuquerque NM, Morgana Morgaine; first cousins Patricia M. Wilkerson of Littleton CO, Gary M. McElroy of Elizabeth CO; and 4 grandnephews; 7 grandnieces and multiple great grandnephews and great grandnieces.
A graveside service for Joseph will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2pm at Littleton Cemetery, 6155 S Prince St, Littleton CO 80120.
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