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Joseph Gaspard Obituary
August 17,1927 - June 18, 2021
Ormond Beach, Florida
Joseph C. Gaspard, Sr., a retired teacher, coach, school administrator, Realtor, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 18 at Halifax Health Hospice in Ormond Beach, FL.
Joe was born in Manhattan, NYC on August 17, 1927, son of George F. Gaspard and Amelia Stefcheck Gaspard.
His family moved to Craryville, NY when he was 5 years old. Joe graduated from Roeliff Jansen School in Hillsdale, NY and attended Cortland State University for 1 year before entering the U.S. Navy in 1945. He served on the USS Palau aircraft carrier during World War II. He completed his BS degree at Cortland in 1949 and then a master's degree in School Administration at the State University of New York at Albany.
In 1950, Joe married Joan Maher at the old St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville, NY. They met while both were teaching at Roeliff Jansen. After several teaching and coaching roles in the area, the family moved to Newburgh, NY in 1957. For the next 26 years, Joe taught, coached basketball, and served as Vice Principal at Newburgh Free Academy. He and Joan retired to Myrtle Beach where he worked as a realtor and on his golf game, achieving five holes in one!
Joe was predeceased by his wife, Joan; brother, George A. Gaspard, sisters Rita Jones and Mary Carl; sons, Joseph C. Gaspard, Jr. "JC" and Thomas Gaspard. Joe is survived by daughters, Michelle Henny (Nick) of Ormond Beach, FL, Catherine Gaspard of Newburgh, NY, son John T. Gaspard (Jeannie) of Coram, NY, daughter Amelia Clark (Craig) of St. Johns, FL; brother-in-law, Hugh Maher (Mary) of Lansdale, PA; daughter-in-law, Mary Gaspard of Newburgh, NY; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Celebration will be held at a later date for the family at St. Mary's Church, Washingtonville, NY, celebrating the lives of Joe and Joan before burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Please say a special prayer of thanks to your parents, a favorite teacher, and a special prayer for Joe and Joan.
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Paula Sausville Arthus
October 25, 2021
To the Gaspard family -
My sincerest condolences to all of you and yours re the passing of Joe Senior. I have many happy memories of our Roman Gardens days with Joe and your family. I am sure that he, Joan and JC are happy to be together once again (and hopefully there´s a tennis court!)
All the best, Paula
Renée Ellis
August 20, 2021
Very sorry for your loss, Cathie.
Stephen Ottway
June 30, 2021
Dear Gaspard family my condolences on your father,grand father and great grand fathers recent passing. I was a student at Newburgh Free Academy/NFA during he late 1970's when your father was one of the assistant principals. Your mother Joan was my home room advisor during my senior year. (1979) I believe Amelia and i were classmates in Spanish class thought by a Mr.Lama during my junior year of 1978. May the memories shared by others comfort during this sad time in your lives.
M. Jane Groves
June 28, 2021
Cathie, I am so sorry.
Charleen DelVillano MacMillan
June 28, 2021
Mrs. Gaspard was my 2nd grade teacher at Grand Street School and Broadway School in Newburgh, N Y and Mr. Gaspard was a school Administrator in the same city. I remember them both fondly and well, both being very attractive and kind always. I'm going way back in time to the 50's. My condolences to Michelle, who graduated with us in 1969, and the Gaspard family. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen
Pat and Bob Bligh
June 26, 2021
We both were very sad to hear of Joe´s passing and know he and Joan have a special place in Heaven. We had many great time with Joe and Joan and their family
Margaret J Platt
June 26, 2021
My husband´s Uncle Charlie & Aunt Blanche Salzburg were Joan & Joe´s neighbors for many years. The Gaspards were well-known for their kindness and generosity. They and their family touched many lives in Newburgh. Our deepest sympathy to their family & loved ones. Our prayers will join many offered for them. Rest In Peace.
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