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Joseph W. Gates

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McVeigh Funeral Home

208 North Allen Street

Albany, New York

Joseph Gates Obituary

ALBANY Joseph W. Gates, 58, died Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur and Viola Lewis Gates. Joe retired as a maintenance supervisor after 27 years with the Albany Housing Authority. He was the husband of Anne Harrison Gates; father of William Gates, Sharon Dockal and Karen Gates; grandfather of Heather, Amber, Lauren, Sevare and Joseph. Funeral services Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Joe and his family in a special way, may send contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Spuare, Albany, NY 12205.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2004.

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William Barbour

January 30, 2004

Ann & Joe have been dear friends for a long time , since jr. high school days. My prayers will be with you and your family all ways.

Gregory Kipp

January 30, 2004

I have had the privledge to work with Joe. I am very sorry for your loss. We will all miss him. Me and my family will keep you in our prayers for a long time coming.

Doris & Royal Thatcher

January 29, 2004

Sorry to hear of your loss Ann

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