Joseph M. Mack

February 26, 1942 - December 9, 2017

Joseph M. Mack, 75, of County Highway 107, Perth, passed away Saturday December 9, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany. He was born in Amsterdam on February 26, 1942 the son of Joseph and Adella (Slavis) Mack and was a lifetime area resident. Joe was a graduate of Broadalbin High School. He was employed by Fiber Glass Industries in Amsterdam, Mohawk Finishing Products in Amsterdam, and CSX Railroad in Selkirk. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Broadalbin. Joe was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a longtime active member and Past Master of the Kennyetto Masonic Lodge #599 in Broadalbin, a member and Past Potentate of the Cyprus Shrine Temple of Glenmont and a member of the Oriental Shriners of Troy. He also was a life member of the Adirondack Sportsmans Alliance. Survivors include his wife, the former Catherine “Kitty” Betor; two daughters, Elizabeth (Jeff) Mancini of Wilton and Diana (Bob Hicks) Mack of Broadalbin; his beloved granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth Mancini; two stepbrothers, Richard (Piret) Kelly and Robert Kelly; a stepsister, Karole Kelly and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather Darwin Kelly. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 30, 2017 at 11 am at St. Joseph’s Church 7 North Street, Broadalbin with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Final burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Amsterdam. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Springfield, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc., 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.