Joseph J. Belardo Jr.

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Joseph Belardo Obituary

Belardo, Joseph J. Jr. CASTLETON Joseph John Belardo Jr., 79, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 7, 2016, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Joseph was born in Albany, on January 18, 1937. He resided in Castleton for the past 62 years. He retired from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and also served honorably for four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Mansfield. He is predeceased by his father Joseph J. Belardo Sr.; his mother, Gina A. Belardo; and twin brother Salvatore. He is survived by his brother, John J. Belardo Sr. (Marie); nephews, Joseph J. Belardo (Renee), John J. Belardo Jr. (Martha), Vincent P. Belardo (Lydia), Nicholas A. Belardo Sr.; and niece Stephanie A. Fiebke (nee Belardo), eight great-nephews and one great-niece. Viewing will be held Friday June 10, 2016, at Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton from 4-5 p.m. for family and from 5-8 p.m. for friends. A Mass celebrating his life will be held Saturday June 11, 2016, 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Castleton followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Old Post Rd., Castleton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joseph's favored charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Belardo

11 Entries

JOAN MURPHY

June 12, 2016

REST IN PEACE COUSIN JOE, WILL MISS YOUR PHONE CALLS, HAPPY THAT I GOT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT A WEEK OR SO BEFORE YOU WENT TO YOUR HOME IN HEAVEN. SAY HI TO YOUR MOM AND DAD AND TO MY PARENTS ALSO. ALL THE COUSINS ARE ALL TOGETHER PLAYING CARDS NOW I AM SURE.

Bonnie Demianczyk

June 12, 2016

Uncle Kejo as his niece and nephew called him will be missed. He was so generous to them. Our condolences to Johnny and love to the big family of nieces and nephews. Love cuz Bonnie and Steve

June 10, 2016

One day soon, death will be swallowed up forever.

June 10, 2016

One day soon, death will be swallowed up forever.

Donna Reickert

June 10, 2016

John and family, Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gale Hollingsworth

June 10, 2016

John & Family,

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult tme.

Jodi & John Mellen

June 9, 2016

We am very sorry for your loss and we will miss Joe very much. Joe was a very good neighbor, we would see him on the porch reading. Whenever he seen us he was always friendly and spoke. We will miss seeing him. God Bless.

Lynne Rose Collins

June 9, 2016

Johnny,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Losing a sibling is a tough one. He was so very proud of you. Hope good memories help you and the rest of the family through this sad time.

June 9, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort hear your heartbroken prayers and provide you with much needed comfort during the difficult days and weeks ahead. Ps. 91:15

JOAN MURPHY

June 9, 2016

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Maria Santostefano

June 9, 2016

Sad to hear about Joe. Enjoyed his family stories and bringing him food that we cooked and shared with him. He always had a kind word to say and he will be missed.

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