Joseph M. Noody

LOWVILLE- Joseph M. “Tony” Noody, 89, formerly of Stewart Street, passed away Monday morning, October 9, 2023 at Samaritan Keep Home, Watertown.

He is survived by his children, William Noody of Carthage; Diane M. and Richard J. Curtis of Watertown, Lori A. and Gregory P. Wlodarek of Watertown, Leslie J. Moser of Croghan, Christine M. and David P. Doherty of Syracuse; six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, ten step great-grandchildren; a brother, Lyle Renodin of Albany, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Rita M. Noody; a son-in-law, Daniel R. Moser; a daughter-in-law, Bernice Noody; five brothers, Edward Noody, Eugene Noody; Robert Noody, Charles “Doug” Renodin, James Noody; and three sisters, Blanche DeCann, Margaret Renodin, and Darryl Renodin.

Tony was born on January 30, 1934 in Croghan, NY, a son of the late Joseph John and Anna Mae Hogan Noody. 

He attended Father Leo Memorial School, Croghan.  On September 3, 1955, he married Rita M. Duflo at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville, with Monsignor John A. Cotter officiating.  Tony served in the U.S. Army, Third Armored Division from October 1956-October 1958.  He worked for Boise Cascade, Beaver Falls for 43 years, retiring in March 1997.

He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Tony enjoyed gardening.  He had a huge garden and took great pride in selling those vegetables to neighbors and friends.  He also gave many of them away as well.  Sweet corn was his specialty.  Tony enjoyed his greenhouse and took a lot of pride in showing off his beautiful garden.  He also grew many different types of flowers alongside his wife. 

Tony’s family would like to say a special thank you to all of the staff of the 8th floor at Samaritan Keep Home for their loving care shown to Joe during his stay in the nursing home.

A funeral Mass will be said at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 17, 2023 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Severinus Torwoe officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in Martinsburg Cemetery.  Calling hours are from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville.  Contributions may be made to Lewis County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 51, Lowville, NY 13367.

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