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Joseph Wilson Obituary
FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Joseph "Joe" Wilson, age 72, passed away on May 22, 2024, at his home in Florida after a battle with cancer. Joseph was born on March 29, 1952, in St. Mary, Jamaica to parents Oscar and Vida Wilson.
He was a truck driver for over 30 years. He was well-known in Albany, N.Y. for his music system and record store. Joseph loved playing music and traveling. He was an ambitious and hardworking man. Joseph was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend.
Joseph was predeceased by father, Oscar; mom, Vida; and son, Leon.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer of 22 years; his children, Marcia, Wayne, Jaymaine, Nicole, and Nickeisha; two sisters, Beverly and Jean; three brothers, Winston, Leroy, Valentine; twelve grandchildren; and host of nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe's family Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, N.Y. 12206, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway.
His Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service at St. Agnes Cemetery.
To leave a message for the family or to view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Berv & Hector Webb
June 6, 2024
Jenifer,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Just remember those we love never truly leave us, but rather remain a song that will forever be carried in the wind. We will keep you in our prayer.
Love Always
Bev, Hector, Kisha and Evan
Thomas Cook
June 5, 2024
To Val and family please accept my condolences with the passing of your brother Joe. May he rest in peace.
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