Joseph Crounse

COLONIE – Joseph H. Crounse, 69, of Colonie, passed away on Friday May 5, 2006 at St. Clare's Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Jessie and Alice Schell Crounse. Joe was and the founder of his family business, Crounse Motors in Colonie which he has operated for over forty years. He was an avid horseman and a member of the American Quarterhorse Association. He attended many Nascar events with his family and was a proud sponsor of his son's racing team #16. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his loving family.
Joe is the beloved husband of 51 years to Janet Horstman Crounse. He is the devoted father of David J. Crounse (Kathy), Joseph M. Crounse (Debra), Charlene R. Freiberger (Lance) and Traci Crounse. He is the brother of Mary Roy and Rita Trinci. Cherished grandfather of David (Jennifer), Brett and Joseph Crounse, Mark and Stephen Freiberger. Great grandfather of Hannah Crounse. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Special thanks to Schenectady Pulmonary Care Associates, St. Clare's Hospital CCU, 2 & 3 South and Schenectady Hospice for all of their loving care and support.
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 at NewComer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Monday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memorys Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2776 Rt. 9 Malta, NY 12020 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Newcomerfamily.com.