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Joseph Alessi - Class of 1968
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 23/Jun/2023
107.145.178.172
Joseph M. Alessi of New Windsor, entered into rest on
Thursday, June 22, 2023. Son of the late Angelo and
Anna (Swetz) Alessi, Joseph was born in Newburgh, on July
13, 1950.
Joseph, a life-long area resident, was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy and SUNY Delhi. He married Sally Ann
Cardamone in 1973, and together they raised their children.
Joseph served two years active duty (Viet Nam) in the US
Navy Reserve, and was awarded the National Defense Service
Medal, and the Viet Nam Service Medal with one Bronze
Star. He worked for Local 21 as a refrigeration and
air conditioning mechanic for many years until his
retirement.
Joseph was a member of the Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club, and
the North Eastern Woodworkers’ Association, and coached the
New Windsor Little League and Girls Softball.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sally Ann,
who survives at home; his son, Brian J. Alessi and wife Tina
of New Windsor; daughter, Rebecca C. Williams and husband
Edward of Newburgh; grandchildren, Angelo C. Alessi and
partner Nina Stout, and Justin A. Williams; and
great-granddaughter, Cecilia Isabel Alessi.
Memorial visitation will be held from 3 – 6 PM on Friday,
June 30 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.
Interment of ashes will take place on Saturday, July 1 at
11:30 AM at Cedar Hill Mausoleum.
Joe’s family would like to thank the staff at VA Hudson
Valley Castle Point for the wonderful care he received for
those many years, and we are so grateful to the doctors,
nurses, and hospice staff at Vassar Hospital for the
excellent care Joe received at the end of his life, enabling
him to pass with peace and dignity. - July 13, 1950 ~ June
22, 2023
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