Joseph O Emery Obituary (1946

Joseph Emery of Caledonia passed away with his wife of 58 years by his side, on September 16, 2024, at the age of 78 after a brief battle with cancer. Joe was raised in Angelica, NY. He graduated from Spencerport High School where he met his wife during their senior year. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and a proud member of the American Legion Matthew Cleary Post for 55 years. He worked at Kodak for 40 years. Joe enjoyed camping, going on cruises, casinos, and looking for sharks' teeth on the beach. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and scouring the internet for unique gifts for them. Joe is survived by his wife Gerrie; daughter, Karen (Bob) Jake of Caledonia; son, Mark Emery of Brunswick, OH; grandchildren, Madison and Kaelyn Jake, Gavin and Connor Emery; and great-grandson, Toby Emery. He is also survived by siblings, Aleta( Robert) Jennings, Raymond (Judy) Emery, Leland (Nancilu) Emery, the late Iklin (Karolyn) Emery; in-laws, Janie Veldhuizen, Rita (Scott) Sadwick, David (Linda) Veldhuizen; lifelong friends, James and Rosa Piatt, the late Vincent (Michele) Marinera; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 12-2pm at Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 Main Street, Caledonia, where a service will follow at 2pm. Interment Mumford Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Matthew Cleary Post 0255, 3155 Church Street, Caledonia, NY 14423.