Joseph M. Micare

Albany- Joseph “Joe” M. Micare, 68, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on April 5, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Albany, NY on May 28, 1948 to the late Mary (Fazio) and Dominick Micare. Joe leaves behind his cherished wife Pat of 47 years, loving daughter Kristen Williams and her husband Jim and his most treasured grand-daughter Ashley Williams, mother-in-law Helen Peplowski and brother-in law Thomas Peplowski (Ginny). He was also a special grandfather to Falon Cassala and Gabriella Blanding. He is predeceased by his brother Jack Cangemi and survived by his sisters Angelina (Angie) Waltamath and Nina Carpenillo as well as several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Cardinal McCloskey High School, he enlisted in the United State Marine Corps and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Once a Marine Always a Marine, Semper Fi. Following his Honorable Discharge from the Marine Corps, Joe had a career in the telecommunications field starting with the New York Telephone Company and retiring from Avaya. Joe's greatest pleasures were sitting in the shed and listening to a good rain storm or watching one of his favorite classic movies over and over again. Recently he enjoyed a beautiful family vacation to the Bahamas. Most of all he enjoyed being "Pa"to Ashley who was the light of his life. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s family Sunday, April 9, 2017 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Monday, April 10, 2017 at 8:45 am in McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:30 am where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal with Marine Corps Military Honors will be held in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project National Processing Center PO Box 758512 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8512

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Joseph M. Micare

May 28, 1948 - April 5, 2017