Joseph Thomas Byrne, affectionately known as Joe, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, passed away on June 11, 2014 in St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 47 years old. The son of Thomas J. and Mary (Grimm) Byrne, Joe was born on April 6, 1967 in Newburgh. Joe attended Newburgh Free Academy and Orange County Community College. He was a carpenter in the Newburgh area. Joe was a kind and compassionate son, brother and friend with a warm and welcoming heart. He was an easy going person with a ready smile who maintained lifelong friendships. He had a love of dogs and adored his husky and pit bull, two dogs that he rescued and cared for. Joe loved his family and kept them in his heart always. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his siblings: Christopher Byrne and wife, Ellen Hardy of Boonton, NJ; Margaret Byrne and husband, Michael Saydah of San Diego, CA; Sally Byrne of Brookline, MA; Kathleen Byrne and husband, Robert Lacobelle of Shelton CT; Gregory Byrne of Cornwall-on-Hudson; and Patricia Byrne and husband, John Bauer of Pleasant Valley, NY, and his good friend, Robin Weygant; and nine nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 16th at St. Patrick's Church in Newburgh, with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that masses be requested in Joe's name. Arrangements under the care of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.
Joseph Thomas Byrne, affectionately known as Joe, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, passed away on June 11, 2014 in St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 47 years old. The son of Thomas J. and Mary (Grimm) Byrne, Joe was born on April 6, 1967 in Newburgh. Joe attended Newburgh Free Academy and Orange County Community College. He was a carpenter in the Newburgh area. Joe was a kind and compassionate son, brother and friend with a warm and welcoming heart. He was an easy going person with a ready smile who maintained lifelong friendships. He had a love of dogs and adored his husky and pit bull, two dogs that he rescued and cared for. Joe loved his family and kept them in his heart always. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his siblings: Christopher Byrne and wife, Ellen Hardy of Boonton, NJ; Margaret Byrne and husband, Michael Saydah of San Diego, CA; Sally Byrne of Brookline, MA; Kathleen Byrne and husband, Robert Lacobelle of Shelton CT; Gregory Byrne of Cornwall-on-Hudson; and Patricia Byrne and husband, John Bauer of Pleasant Valley, NY, and his good friend, Robin Weygant; and nine nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 16th at St. Patrick's Church in Newburgh, with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that masses be requested in Joe's name. Arrangements under the care of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.