Joseph Graduated from Batavia High School in 1954. He served in the in the United States Army from 1954-1957 and was stationed with the 173rd Military Intelligence Platoon headquartered in Nuremburg, West Germany. After his service, he attended SUNY Fredonia on the Korean War G.I. bill and obtained his B.S. in Education. Joe taught at the Westfield Academy, Jordan-Elbridge Central and retired from Forestville Central Schools outside Fredonia. He was a proud member of the Forestville Teachers Association and the NYS Teachers Association, AARP, the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and the St. Mary’s Altar Society. After his retirement, he volunteered at the VA Hospital, Stephen’s Table and St. Mary’s Church.
He is survived his brother; James Guppenberger of Florida; 4 sisters Mary Yunker of Oakfield, Helene Beuler of Livonia, Lois (John) Gringer of Spencerport and Barbara Guppenberger of Batavia along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 10, 2016 at Resurrection Parish 18 Ellicott St. Batavia, NY 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School 73 Union St. in Batavia or Glenmary Missions PO box 465618 Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618. For more information please call (585)343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.
