Joseph A. Steckel, 75, of East Syracuse passed away Monday morning, May 1, 2017.
A man we loved so much for so long is gone. From humble beginnings, he built a life filled with treasures, friends, experiences and love. His spirit of giving and generosity will live on forever for those who knew him. We choose to celebrate his life rather than mourn his passing.
Surviving is his wife and best friend of 53 years, Patricia; beloved father of, Patty, Joseph E., Kelly, Stacy and Amy; 13 grandchildren; 5 great granddaughters; many nieces and nephews; and a host of loving friends and neighbors.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, May 3 from 4 to 7 pm R.H. Schepp & Son Minoa Chapel, 6530 Schepps Corners Road, Minoa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11 am at St. Matthews Church, East Syracuse. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, DeWitt.