Joseph L. Pospesel, 67, a resident of 111 West Schuyler St., Oswego, passed away, Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at the Manor at Seneca Hill.

Born in Oswego, he was the son of Walter (Irene) Pospesel and Anita Daniels-Pratt.

Joe was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam.

He was employed as a Furnace Operator at Alcan for many years.

Joe enjoyed hunting, photography and gardening. He was a member of the Oswego Elks Lodge 271, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, American Legion Post 268 and the Oswego West Side VFW 2320.

Surviving besides his parents are a daughter, Tammie (Donald) Vosseller of Oswego; a son, Joseph C. Pospesel who is stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska; two brothers, Karl Pospesel of Colin, NY and Kirk (Kira) Pospesel of Palenville, NY; one sister, Glenda Falise of Oswego; four grandchildren, Tyler Vosseller, Tiffani Vosseller, Brooklyn Pospesel and Dakota “Cody” Pospesel; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 7 p.m. Saturday at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany St., Oswego.

Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Calling hours will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 7312O or Friends of Oswego County Hospice, P.O. Box 102, Oswego, NY 13126.

Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com

The Oswego High School Class of  2011 is prepared to begin its march toward June 25 graduation exercises at the SUNY Oswego Campus Center. However, the members of the Class of 2010 have made their mark and are moving to their next life step.

Oswego Middle School Principal Bonnie Finnerty has proudly announced the final honor roll for the 2009-2010 school year.

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