Joseph O. Cobb

Rensselaer - Joseph O. Cobb, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late George and Anna Cobb and the devoted husband of the late Sondra Armony Cobb.

Joe was a gunner in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a police officer and one of the first narcotics detectives for the Albany Police Department. He owned Cobb's House of Meats in Clifton Park and retired from the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department having been assigned to the county courthouse. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Joe is survived by his daughters Cynthia (Gregory) Yonkers, Christine (Richard) Nunziato, Carol (Marc) Herbst, Tricia (Michael) Fisher and Jennifer Sawitzki; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joe is predeceased by his brother, John V. Cobb, and sister, Catherine Sedgewick.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church in Albany at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.

The family would like to thank the staff at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing facility for their love and devotion while Joe was in their care. A very special thank you goes to Joe's wonderful roommate, Ray Morrill, his wife, Barbie, as well as his tablemates who were so kind and caring during Joe's stay.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Boulevard, Rensselaer, NY 12144.