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Joseph Girolami Obituary

Girolami, Joseph BRUNSWICK Joseph S. Girolami, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Ave. Rensselaer, Friday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Williams Road where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions in his memory be made to Honor Flight, Inc. Attn: Diane Gresse 300 E. Auburn Ave. Springfield, OH 45505. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2016.

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Alfreado - Butch Primero

March 24, 2019

R-I-P my friend ....

Ray & Rose Mary Struski

March 24, 2019

Joe, always in our thoughts and prayers.

RIP my Air Force buddy.

Joe Branion

April 7, 2016

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Joe's family. May believing in Jesus give them strength to get through these hard days. I have many childhood memories as a fellow Third Streeter and AF member, may you RIP.

Lynne Daley

March 31, 2016

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I will pray for his peace in the loving arms of God. For the family memories will keep Joe alive in your heart.

Robert Motta

March 31, 2016

Girolami Family,
We regret not being able to be with you
at this time of loss. We are thinking of you and will pray for Joe, With our
deepest sympathy.
Bob & Carol Motta

Virginia Giguere

March 31, 2016

Deepest sympathies! I graduated with Joe in 1966 from
Van Rensselaer High School.

Tony Kennah

March 30, 2016

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I worked with Joe at Owens Corning for many years. May God pour his comfort and peace upon you.

Tony Kennah
Past President Local 77

Howard Myers

March 30, 2016

Armand and Girolami family,
Our sincerest condolences in this time of great loss to all of you.
I knew Joe from high school, but haven't seen him since, that I can remember. I thank Joe for his service to our country.
Rejoice in the fond memories that you all have, of times past with Joe. These memories will comfort you in days to come.
You all will be in our prayers in this time.
Howie and Marie Myers

Carol Vivenzio

March 30, 2016

Joe was a kind, soft spoken, gentle man who loved his family, loved to laugh and have a good time. I will miss his smile and laughter most of all. He had a great laugh!

Bill Mahan

March 30, 2016

So sorry to hear of Joes passing. RIP Joe

Darlene (DeRusso) Riley & Mickey Riley

March 30, 2016

I have known Joe for MANY years. And many great memories. Our sypathy to his family.

March 30, 2016

Sorry to hear about Joe, may he rest in peace. Vince Farrell

DJ Helmes

March 30, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss.

DJ Helmes

Audrey and Larry Morin

March 30, 2016

Carol, Jim and Family. Our heartfelt condolences keep your memories close to heart. They will help. There are no words.Prayers and thoughts for you.

Brian Haggerty

March 30, 2016

Honey, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.You and his entire family are in my prayers. May God bless all of you.

Robert Brown

March 30, 2016

Sorry to hear of Joes passing,knew the family growing up in the same neighborhood, lost track of Joe and brother Armund over the years,but did run into Joe 2 months ago. Rest in peace old friend

Butch Pimero

March 30, 2016

R-I-P Joe . . .

Nancy/Jerry Small

March 30, 2016

Sorry to hear of Joe's death. Joe was a very special person. We will always remember him fondly!

Ray Struski

March 30, 2016

Our deepest condolences go out to the Girolami family. I'm sitting here in shock just finding out of Joe's passing and feeling so helpless.
Joe and I were best buddies in both Guam and Mcguire AFB and I was proud to call him my friend. Yes Joseph, you are now with Jeanie, may you both RIP. Ray & Rose Mary.

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