Obituary of Joseph V. Kearns

Joseph V. Kearns, Jr. Warwick, NY Joseph V. Kearns, Jr., 57, of Warwick, NY, entered into rest surrounded by his family, Friday, August 22, 2008 at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. Joseph was born December 28, 1950 in Goshen, NY, the son of Joseph and Amelia Eisenbeck Kearns. He was a dairy manager and faithful employee of Shop Rite for 27 years. Joseph was the husband of Donna Ricciarelli Kearns. Joseph Vincent Kearns was a beloved Father and Husband. He touched all that he met with his incredible kindness, generosity and humility. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved life, and the life he lived was a celebration of the love he had for others. Survivors are his loving children, Emily Kearns of Warwick, NY, Amy Spargo of Sandy Springs, GA and Alvin Spargo of Atlanta, GA; his devoted parents, Joseph and Amelia Kearns of Goshen; Aunt, Jane Hoerner of Denver, CO; Aunt and Uncle, Carmine and Genevieve Ricciarelli of Grifton, NC; his wife: Donna Kearns; sisters, Elaine Reisner and husband Bob of Braselton, GA;Jane Mangiamele and husband Paul of New Windsor, NY; Nieces & Nephews, Josh Reisner, Megan Kingsley, Kristina McLaughlin, Ashely MacGregor, William MacGregor, Molly MacGregor, Scott MacGregor, Caroline Rae Landers and William Bernard Landers; numerous Cousins and also his extended Shop Rite family. Visitation will be Sunday, August 24, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:00 am at St. Stephens Church in Warwick, NY. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Goshen, NY. Contributions may be made in Josephs name to St. Stephens Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990 or Alzheimers Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 203, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen, NY. For directions or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit donovanfunerals.com