Joseph R. McGinley, 81, of Syracuse, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 30, 2023. Joe was born in Syracuse, NY on December 17, 1941 to Millard & Ellen McGinley. Joe proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He retired from Western Electric & Crouse Hinds. Upon retirement, he was employed with Lyndon Lawns Mobile Park, Central Square. He was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, loved playing cards & spending time at the casino. Above all, Joe loved his wife Linda of 50+ years, his daughter & grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Linda who passed just 44 days prior; granddaughter, Julia Reade; sister, Janice Blake; two brothers, Gary and Leonard McGinley; parents, Millard and Ellen McGinley.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Bruce) Reade; two granddaughters, Jillian (Andrew) Reade and Jessica (Matt) Reade; great granddaughter, Peyton MacMaster; two brothers, Millard (Judy) McGinley Jr. & William (Connie) McGinley; eight sisters, Martha Brown, Patricia McDougal, Sue (Frank ) Lobasco, Barbara Liberatore, Mary (Charlie) Kammar, Joan (Jim) McDougal, Loretta (Charlie) Brundage and Judy McGinley; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Monday, October 16, 2023 from 3pm - 5pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, where funeral service will follow at 5pm.
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