Joseph L. Deeb Sr.

LAKE GEORGE -- At 9:35 a.m., Thursday, September 21, at Glens Falls Hospital, Joseph L. Deeb Sr., 76, of Lake George, passed away comfortably after a long illness, while surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on June 17, 1930, in a house on Haskell Avenue, he was the son of Joseph (Yagi) and Mary Esther (Dineen) Deeb of Glens Falls.

After graduating from Glens Falls High in 1949, he soon met his bride of 53 years, Irene Monroe, of Bolton Landing. They were wed Feb.14, 1953.

Joe was a dedicated employee of Derby Bakery and the Millbrook Co. He was the owner and proprietor of the Rock n' Rye Night Club in the Lake George area. He then worked for J-Mar Distributors and Decrescente Distributors until his retirement.

Joseph was a very commended athlete throughout his life; a member of the Glens Falls Greenjackets, and a golden gloves boxer. He enjoyed smelt ice fishing, golfing, sports entertainment, deer hunting, birdwatching, creating artwork, and was an avid animal lover and pet owner. Horseracing was one of his passions. He was the proud owner of harness bred horses, Vinnie Strides and Echobrook Mike and raced then throughout New York state and Canada. A loving husband, father, and dedicated grandfather, he ensured his family was always happy and well taken care of.

He was predeceased by his mother and father; his

younger sister, Jeanette E. (Deeb) Selleck, formerly of Queensbury; a grandson, Brian W. Ducharme, whom was desired by our Lord the day he was born.

Survivors include: his wife, Irene M. Deeb, of Lake George; a brother William M. Deeb of Naples, Fla., and his wife, Carol; first born and son, Joseph L. Deeb II of\ Queensbury and his wife, Karen; eldest daughter Debra Ducharme of Tampa, Fla. and her fiance, Manlio Rota; a daughter, Dorie Tucker of Queensbury; a son, Gary Deeb of Ft. Worth, Texas and his wife, Kim; a daughter, Kathy Deeb of Arlington, Texas. He was the proud grandfather of 11: Damien Tucker 28 and his wife, Hillary, Danielle (Ducharme) Dolsak 25 and her husband, Frank, Derek Tucker 24, Brian Ducharme 23, Jamie Deeb 21, Courtney Ducharme 17, Traci Tucker 16, Kyle Deeb 14, Travis Tucker 12, Cole Deeb 12 and Collin Deeb 10. His days were brightened by four great-grandchildren, Britanny Becknell 7, Alexis Herring-Tucker 5, Jaiden Dolsak 2, and his "million dollar girl," Adriana Tucker, 17 months.

Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Singleton-Healy Funeral Home on Bay Road, Queensbury.

Services will be held throughout the evening.

The family asks that any donations be made to the American Lung Association, 3 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205-1187, for further research and smoking prevention.