ONEONTA – Joseph L. Signor, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his home with his family.

He was born November 11, 1925 in Oneonta, the son Leo F. and Jane (Woody) Signor.

He was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II from 1943 to 1946.

Joe married Elizabeth A. Syron on October 8, 1950 in Oneonta.

He worked for Jack Evan's Plumbing before working for the State University College at Oneonta as a plumber for many years.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he served as an acolyte for funeral masses for many years; the Milford American Legion, Oneonta Country Club, Oneonta Breakfast Club; life member of The Oneonta Bowling Association; inducted into the Oneonta Bowling Hall of Fame; and was a SUCO Golden Alumni, serving as the president for many years.


Joe is survived by his daughter, Catherine "Kitty" and husband, Barry Townsend of Oneonta; grandson, Scott Townsend of NYC; granddaughter, Becky Townsend of Webster; sister, Jane Wetmore of Oneonta; brothers-in-law, Joseph Syron of Schenectady, James (Rita) Syron of Binghamton and Michael Syron of Oneonta; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Paul) Lambert of Cooperstown and Maryellen (Frank) Antonucci of Goodyear Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth on December 12, 2000; their daughter, Joanne Signor Braman in August of 1997 and his sister, Mary Klubko.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. December 10, 2013 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta.

The Funeral Mass will be 10:15 a.m. on December 11, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta.

Interment with Military Honors will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com