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PostHeaderIcon ROBERT J. JOY of AMHERST, MASS, May 20, 1931 – November 15, 2016

Amherst, Robert J. Joy passed away peacefully Tuesday November 15, 2016 at the age of 85 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home with his wife by his side.  Bob lived a full life filled with family and friends.

Bob was born in Amherst, Massachusetts to John and Helen Joy on May 20, 1931. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1949.   He married Jean on April 23, 1960 in Amherst at St. Brigid’s Church.  He worked as a Communications Officer for the United States Air Force at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee for 32 years.   Upon his retirement, he worked at Amherst College Special Functions for many years.  He was a Veteran of the Korean War and served in the Air Force overseas.   He was a member of the Amherst Knights of Columbus Council 1619, the Amherst VFW Post 754, the Amherst American Legion Post 148, a Town Meeting and Finance Community Member, he was a member of SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) Past President and also served in other capacities.

Bob loved to plan and march in the Memorial Day and July 4th Parades and also participated in the Veterans Day Service. 

He is survived by his wife Jean Joy of 56 years, his daughter Colleen Erickson and husband Donald of Amherst, his son Kevin Joy and his fiancé Pamela Barnett of Amherst, he was preceded by his son John R. Joy who passed away in August of 1981.  He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Karen Joy of Amherst.  He leaves behind seven grandchildren:   John P. Joy, Jennifer E. Joy, Brigid M. Joy, Lauren A. Joy, Connor G. Erickson, Kelly F. Joy, Owen M. Ebbs all of Amherst.   He also leaves behind his nephew Jeff Otis and wife Michelle of Easthampton, his niece Shannon Burke and her husband Bryan of Hadley and several great grand-nieces and nephews.

Bob always had a ready smile and laugh for all; if you met Bob, you were an instant friend for life.

Calling hours will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Monday November 21, 2016 at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. A mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday November 22, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst, with a reception to follow. Private burial will be held at St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.

 

 

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