"Oh Dear Joey.. i am sad to hear this. I was proud to be among Joe's "in" crowd.. Me and my buddy, Jimmy Voorhees spent memorable times at the bar.. i was in the golf league, at his house for parties... and he send a card and $$ for my son's graduation from UE.. i hope he and Voorhees and all his other friends "tip" a few beers together up in heaven.. i know they all will be welcomed. "
In loving memory of
Joseph McDonald Waples
April 2, 1941 - May 18, 2022
Joseph McDonald Waples
Passed away after suffering for nearly 5 months from complications from back surgery on May 18, 2022, at the age of 81. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Anthony Waples & Marion McDonald Waples; sister, Elizabeth Waples McElroy; brother-in-law, Lawrence McElroy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 ½ years, Diane Kern Waples; children, Scott (Melissa) Cunningham, Kelly McGovern; grandchildren, Amanda Cunningham, Kevin (Chelon) Cunningham, Brian McGovern, Rebecca McGovern; great-grandson, Silas Cunningham; brother, Edward (Betsy) Waples; nephews, Martin (Jennifer) McElroy, Andrew Waples and Matthew Welch; nieces, Kathleen McElroy Hjelm, Erin (Patrick) Donnelly.
Joey graduated from Binghamton High School and Broome Community College. Joe served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966, active duty during the Vietnam War also serving in Okinawa, Japan. After active duty he went into reserves for 2 additional years until 1968.
He owned and managed Waples Bar & Grill in Endicott from 1966 through 1999 when he retired and moved away from the area.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 1700, VFW, and Knights of Columbus. Joes was an avid sports fan and specifically loved the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, Notre Dame football and Syracuse basketball.
Joe's life story will be shared during his visitation on Monday, May 23rd from 2-4 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between Rt. 390 & Long Pond Rd.).
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24th at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 701 W Main St, Endicott, NY 13760.
Joey will always be remembered for being a good friend to so many and loving husband. Heaven now has one more angel. Please direct memorials to a charity of your choice in honor of Joseph.