Joseph J. Yanas

Albany, NY-Joseph J. Yanas, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023 at his home. A lifelong resident of the City of Albany, he was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Class of 1976, and Manhattan College, Class of 1980. In 2009, he retired from the Albany County Department of Mental Health after serving as a mental health aide for nearly 30 years. He also worked part time as a local marketing rep for Universal Studios, interviewing movie attendees in order to gauge interest in the latest movie releases. Joe’s interests in life centered around entertainment. He inherited his love of music from his dad. Blues and Rock n Roll were his passion. He loved movies and was never short of an opinion. Reading quality non-fiction books, especially autobiographies, brought him many hours of enjoyment. He had extensive knowledge about and admiration for talented musicians, singers, songwriters, actors and directors. Sports were also a part of Joe’s life. As a New Yorker, he was a fan of the Knicks, the Giants, and the Yankees. Joe played golf during his years at CBA, and while a member of Pinehaven Country Club, he had a memorable hole-in-one. He was predeceased by his father, John J. Yanas, Sr., and his mother, Mary Faith Casey Yanas. He is survived by his brother, Rev. John J. Yanas, Jr., and his sisters, Kathleen (Bill Cunningham) and Mary Patricia Rowlands (Bruce). He is also survived by nieces and a nephew, and grand-nieces and a grand-nephew, and many cousins. In addition, he leaves behind a loyal group of lifelong friends, his “brothers” from CBA, as well as his concert loving friends who shared his passion for live music. Joe would want to be remembered for the kind person that he truly was. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s family Monday, May 1, 2023 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany, NY 12208 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated by his beloved brother, Father John J. Yanas, Jr., Pastor of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Troy, NY. The Mass can be viewed on the parish home webpage https://mcalbany.org/ The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Christian Brothers Academy, 12 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205 (cbaalbany.org) or Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 308 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 (sacredhearttroy.com). To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Joseph J. Yanas

December 5, 1957 - April 26, 2023