Joseph Luchetta, Jr., 63, of Cold Spring passed away on June 22nd at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on September 16, 1952 and was a lifelong area resident.  He was employed as a butcher at Sam's Club in Fishkill.  For several years Joe was a coach for the Little League Yankees with his good friends John "Jiggum" Merante and Tom "Fred" Virgadamo.  He was an avid sports fan loyal to all New York teams even through the difficult years including the NY Giants, Yankees, Rangers and Knicks.

He was the oldest son of the late Joseph and Marie Luchetta of Nelsonville.  He is survived by his children Jennifer Luchetta of Newburgh, Major Joseph Luchetta III and his wife Gayla of Richmond, VA, George Luchetta, and Tina Luchetta of Fishkill.  He was very proud of his four beautiful grandchildren Gavin, Ava, Brayden and Emma.  He is also survived by sisters Janice Nuzzo and her husband Michael, Betty Stroman, Holly Giachinta, and brother Fred Luchetta and his wife Judy, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and friends.  Joe was a loving father, grandfather and friend to all that knew him. He will be missed more than he could imagine.

There will be a funeral service held under the direction of Auchmoody Funeral Home on July 23rd at the Cold Spring Cemetery at 10 a.m.   His family will be there to greet relatives and friends.  Everyone is invited to attend a lunch at Anthony's Catering in Hopewell Junction immediately following the services.