Joseph Paul Bendig, Jr., 82, of Youngsville, NC, died on January 8, 2021. He was born in South Londonderry, VT, son of the late Joseph and Roberta Bendig.

He was united in matrimony to Ruth Bendig on July 12 of 1959. This union was blessed with 7 children. Ruth preceded him in death on July 9, 2013.

Prior to retirement, Joe served in the armed services (Army), was a skilled auto mechanic, and a 3-time Fire Chief for the Central Nyack Fire Department.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruth, his daughter, Ruth, his son, Michael, and his sisters Janet and Gladys.

He will forever be cherished in the lives of his children, Joanne (Robert) of Youngsville, NC, Joseph (Cheri) of Chicago, IL, John of Youngsville, NC, Robert (Stacey) of Wurstboro, NY, Matthew (Trisha) of Kiel, WI; grandchildren, Nicholas, Robert, Gabrielle, Wynter, Katlyn, Andrew, Theordore, Ellie, Kelly, Carol-Lee; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by two siblings, Richard (Sandra) and Neil (Janice), nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

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