Joseph G. Acey

Joseph G. Acey
Old Forge
Joseph G. Acey, 86, of Old Forge, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born on April 5, 1922, in Utica, a son of the late Gabriel Kazoun Rezey Acey. He was educated in the Utica Schools. Joe was a disabled Veteran from the United States Army during WWII and he married Angela Manfredo in 1956. He worked as a salesman for Wise Potato Chips and retired after 30 years. Joe then worked at Thendara Golf Club for 14 years. Joe was a member of St. Bartholomews Catholic Church in Old Forge, the Covey Pashley Post 893 in Old Forge and the Old Forge VFW Post 9314. With his free time he enjoyed his bowling leagues and playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Angela Acey of Old Forge; his two sons, Joseph A. Acey and Amor Bango, of Syracuse and Randal Acey and his wife, Becky of Forestport; grandchildren, Joshua Acey and his fiancee, Lindsey Cass, Andrea, Jacob, Ethan, J. Gabriel and Emily Acey; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Acey; sisters, Carmela Centolella and her husband, Tom and Gloria Rintrona both of Utica; special friends, Stuart DeCamp and Jaime Ortiz; his Boston Terrier, Beau and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers and four sisters. The family would like to thank the EMTs at the Old Forge Ambulance for all the assistance and support they gave Joe. The funeral will be on Monday at 12:00 at St. Bartholomews Catholic Church, Old Forge, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Monday prior to the service from 11:00 to 12:00 at the church. The Covey Pashley Post 893 will offer Military Honors during the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Old Forge Ambulance in memory of Joe. Agreements are with the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Old Forge.