Joseph L. Vandenburg Sr.

COLONIE – Joseph L. Vandenburg Sr., 67, passed away at home on Monday, September 30, 2013. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Lloyd B. Vandenburg and Helen M. Sedgwick. He worked for Ontario Scrap Metal and retired from South Colonie Central School District. Joe was a hard-working loving and caring husband and father. He was an avid NASCAR and Buffalo Bills fan.


Joe is the beloved husband of forty-three years to Elizabeth M. (Herbst) Vandenburg. He is the devoted father of Kimberly (Larry) Boudreau, Kelly (Kyle) Vandenburg, Joseph (Paulette) Vandenburg Jr., Lloyd (Fawn) Vandenburg and Jeffrey (Lizzie) Vandenburg. Joe is the cherished grandfather of Scylla N. and Sophie D. Vandenburg and Kathleen and Joseph Boudreau; loving great-grandfather of Brennan and Bradley and great-uncle to Micayla R. Sheridan whom he loved unconditionally. Also surviving are four brothers, five sisters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother Robert VanAlstyne, his niece Elizabeth VanAlstyne and his nephew Robert VanAlstyne Jr. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ER staff at Ellis Hospital and Colonie EMS.


Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at NewComer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colonie EMS, 312 Wolf Rd., Latham, NY 12110 or Colonie PBA, P.O. Box 276, Latham, NY 12110 in memory of Joseph L. Vandenburg Sr.