Obituary of Joseph D. O'Melia

Joseph David “Joe” O’Melia, 58, of Pleasantdale (Town of Schaghticoke), beloved husband of Kathleen J. Koblensky O’Melia, unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Born in Troy, NY, Joe is the son of Elizabeth “Betty” Stepera O’Melia and the late David J. (Irene E. Williams) O’Melia and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School, Class of 1986.

Joe had been employed at Testo’s Restaurant in Lansingburgh and Atrium Services in Troy.

Joe loved going to car shows, designing his own cars, playing the drums, going camping and boating.

Love of Kathy’s life for the 21 ½ years, devoted father of Kevin Koblensky, Karen Koblensky, Kory Ratigan, Ryan O’Melia (Marilyn Sullivan) and Aiden O’Melia, son of Betty and Irene and the late “Dave”, dear brother of Kenneth O’Melia and Dennis (Penny) Perone, brother-in-law of Stephen (Cheryl) Koblensky, Jack (Christine ) Koblensky and Joseph Koblensky, loving uncle of Serena O’Melia and Madeline O’Melia.

Relatives and friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and to the Funeral Service that evening at 7:00 p.m. both in the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of 115^th Street and Fourth Avenue in Lansingburgh), Troy, NY 12182.

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