Joseph Todd Mitchell

Joseph Todd Mitchell obituary, Rensselaer, NY

Joseph Todd Mitchell

Joseph Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc. - Rensselaer on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Albany - Joseph Todd Mitchell, 47, of Albany passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4th 2025. Joseph was born in Albany, NY the son of Debra (Reynolds) McDonald and the late Anthony Mitchell. He had a profound love of music and being with his friends and family. He worked in the cleaning department in the Albany State Building for years. Survivors include his mom, Debbie McDonald; sister, Brandy L. (Edward Jr.) Hart; and brothers, David McDonald, Kevin Vanatten, and Doug (Loretta) VanAlstyne. Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, September 9 from 4-6pm in the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk. Rensselaer. A memorial service will follow at 6pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider donating towards his funeral. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joseph Todd Mitchell, please visit our Tree Store. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Joseph Todd Mitchell, please visit the Tribute Fund.

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