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Joseph Macri Obituary

Macri, Joseph P. Jr. ALBANY Joseph P. Macri Jr., 56, died suddenly Friday, September 9, 2011 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Louise (Hilton) Macri and the late Joseph P. Macri Sr. and was a graduate of Albany High School. At the time of his death, Joe was a manager with the Office of General Services in Albany County where he had worked for 35 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Linda (William) Yates and Karen (Donald) Ballard; nieces and nephews, Michelle (Scott) Ryan, Kelly, William J. (Linda), and Allison Yates, Donald and Jessica Ballard; his great-grandniece and nephew, Morgan Ryan and William F. Yates; his aunts, Dolores Colonno and Mary Marino; his godmother, Patricia Hilton and lifelong friends, Clifford (Sandy) Braley and Wesley Vroman. The family would like to thank Dr. Serfilippi, Dr. Masson and the staff of the ER and the ICU unit A at St. Peter's Hospital for their care and compassion. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home Inc., 490 Delaware Ave. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. Interment, Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105-1942. Condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2011.

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John Merrill

September 21, 2011

My condolences and sympathy to all of the Macri family. I worked at the county for 39 years and it seems that Joe was always there. Ever pleasant and helpful, I will miss his presence.

Sincerely,

September 15, 2011

To the Macri Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe. I worked with Joe at the County, he will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in your memories.
Pia Lascaris

Sarah (Covel) Atkinson

September 15, 2011

Louise - I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Mike Skinkle

September 14, 2011

To the Macri family I am at loss for words but will continue to keep Joe and his family in my prayers. I was out of town when I heard of his passing. What a true gentlemen and a wonderful person that will be missed.

Mike Skinkle

September 14, 2011

My condolence to The Macri family I'm a county employee not one day went by that Joe would see me and say good morning how are you doing? He was a very kind person. MaryAnn Turner.

September 13, 2011

Members of the Macri Family - I am very sorry for your loss. I recently lost my mother and I know words cannot help. Just remember that he will always be in your heart.

Linda Donato
County Clerk's office

Jason Appleby

September 13, 2011

To the Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great person with a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed working for him at DGS for about 5 years, he made me smile and laugh on a daily basis.

Tina Buonaiuto

September 12, 2011

To the family:
My heart goes out to all of you. Joe was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. I will miss his smile and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Tina

September 12, 2011

To the family,
Our condolences on the sudden loss of Joe. He was a wonderful, caring and very funny person to be around. I had known Joe for the past 20 years and always enjoyed talking with him when we got together.

Dave, Debbie Papura

Debbie Dedes Fish

September 11, 2011

I love all of you guys! God Bless you so much!! I have such fond memories of you all! I am grateful for such great neighbors!

September 11, 2011

Honey & Family
I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always have happy memories and will never forget Joe's sense of humor. Cathy Braley

Pam (Figel) Baldwin

September 11, 2011

Honey,Karen,Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Joey's smile and humor were truely one of his special gifts. My family and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

susan delbelso

September 11, 2011

aunt linda and family, your in my thoughts and prayers, my deepest sympathy, let those happy moments shine through this dark time

September 11, 2011

Mrs Macri, Karen and Linda .. to the whole family .. my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult journey .. my heart aches for all .. choose those great memories you have of Joe and hold tight to them .. his smile will bring you through this .. under the wings of Angels may you find peace .. love to all Colleen n Kyle Kelly

September 10, 2011

Aunt Honey and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. Patty (Thomson) Stammel

September 10, 2011

Aunt Linda & family, I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have together warm your hearts through this difficult time. Karen Jaffe

Pamela Harwood

September 10, 2011

I've known Joe since I was very young, and have come to consider him an Uncle to me. I will never forget all the "tall tales" he used to tell me, and in the past few years, to my children also. I am lucky to have known him and thankful for all the memories I have of such a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed by so many.

Joanne Wilson

September 10, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss of Joe. I worked at Albany County and knew Joe for over 30 years. He was a very kind, considerate and easy to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with.you. He will be missed by all.

September 10, 2011

I am a retiree of Albany County. I have known Joe for at least 30 years. Joe was such a nice person. In his easy manner he was there to help you if you needed some thing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. Regina Boselli

September 10, 2011

Aunt Honey and Family:
We are sorry for your loss of Joey. He was a great guy and could always make you laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mickey, Don & Stephanie Edwards
Tucson, AZ.

Cerrone family

September 10, 2011

Aunt Honey & family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Joey our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. He will never be forgotten.

lou goitz

September 10, 2011

no words can express the loss, I've known Joe my whole life and consider him one of my dearest friends.His humor,his kindness, his friendship, will never be forgotten.

Theresa (DeNucci) Townsend

September 10, 2011

Aunt Honey and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss of Joey.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, in your time of grief.
May your memories of Joey, bring you
some comfort in the days ahead.
In remembering and thinking of Joey yesterday - Thoughts came back to me of how he always made me laugh! He could always get you to smile.
Joey will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him.

Susan Walter

September 10, 2011

Linda & Family, So sorry to hear of your brothers' passing. I hope all your wonderful memories will help comfort you at this difficult time.

September 10, 2011

To Joe's family and friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with.you Joe was a wonderful person. I will miss his great stories, quick wit and infectious laugh. He will be greatly missed by all. RIP Joe.

Carol Fallang

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