Obituary of Joseph D. McLoughlin

Guilderland- Joseph McLoughlin, 59, passed peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 15, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1962, to Barbara Medick (Morse) and the late George McLoughlin.

Joseph leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories. His helpful, skilled carpenter hands will be missed. He will be remembered for his enjoyment of long conversations and teasing jokes. A music fan, he enjoyed going to concerts and listening to a variety of music.

He graduated from Guilderland High School in 1980 and went on to receive an associates degree from Dutchess Community College in 1982.

Joseph started his working career as a graphic designer in NYC. He later returned to the Capitol Region and joined the carpenter’s union local 291 for 26 years. Joe was currently employed as a carpenter with NYS at SUNY for the last 10 years.

Joe leaves behind his beloved daughter Katherine Duval and long-time companion Norma Duval. Loving son of Barbara Morse Medick (George); brother of Mary (Sean) McInerney and Matthew McLoughlin (Kara); beloved uncle of Hunter McLoughlin, Patrick McInerney, and Maeve McLoughlin; and childhood friend of Dale Ciurczak.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday, December 19^th. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph Church, 50 Herrick Street, on Monday, December 20^th at 9:30AM. Interment will follow the mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in East Greenbush.