Joseph Greco

Joseph Greco, 81, of Miami Avenue, passed away peacefully late Tuesday at Albany Medical Center. His son was at his side and his passing was after a brief illness. Born in Amsterdam on January 19, 1930, the last surviving child of the late Anthony and Josephine Cavaliere Greco, he was a 1947 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He entered the US Army in January of 1949 and served as a sergeant during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, he worked at the former Empire Devices which later became Electro-Metrics. He retired in 1997 as operations manager and was the first recipient of its President's Award. Joe was an avid golfer and a member of Amsterdam Muni for over forty years. He was also a member of the Southside Veterans Association. Joe was most happy spending time with his family and dear friends. On Oct. 17, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Judith Fitch. In addition to his beloved wife of nearly fifty seven years, he leaves his dear children; Jodie Jerry Muller of Golden Col. , Patrick Connie Greco of Bradenton, Fla., and Jon Beth Greco of Glenville; he was the proud Pop Pop of Dr. Kristin Greco of Chicago, Ill., Patrick Mary Greco of Gainesville, Fla., Jamie Hamilton of Pueblo, Col., Mara and Michael Greco of Glenville and step grandfather of Josh Muller of Golden, Col.; brother in law to Blossom Tambasco of Amsterdam and Rodney Roberta Fitch of Plymouth, Mass.; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins including his best buddy Nick Greco survive. Joe was predeceased by a brother Peter Greco, and sisters Sandra Dallesandro, Rachel Mosher and Yolanda Crady and his infant granddaughter Sydney Hamilton. Services will take place on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with military honors. Calling hours are Friday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his name to either the Honor Flights or the Bugles Across America, both veteran programs that had a special place in Joe's heart. This can be done in care of the funeral home.