Joseph A. Clarke

Crown Point

Joseph Andrew Clarke, 58, of Crown Point, NY passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2020 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington, Vt.

Joseph was born on July 9, 1961 in Ticonderoga, NY to the late Eugene and Patricia (Pertak) Clarke.

Joseph was a lifelong resident of Crown Point. He graduated from Crown Point Central School in 1979. He attended Ohio Diesel Technology school and received his degree as a diesel mechanic. After school Joe started his career at Schroon Lake Tractor where he worked for three years. Joe worked one year at Crown Point Central as head of transportation and for the last 28 years he was employed at International Paper Company.

Joe had a great love for the outdoors, his family and friends.

Joe is predeceased by his God Daughter niece, Hope Ann Lacey.

Survivors include his sisters; Penny Clarke-Beeman and Belinda (Robert) Lacey both of Crown Point; seven nieces and nephews, Chad (Brandy) Beeman, Robert (Ashley) Lacey, William Beeman, Christina (Chad) Sargent, Trisha Lacey and Chelsey Beeman; nine great nieces and nephews; God Daughter Taylor DeCook; lifetime friends Mark and Allison Booth and several aunts and uncles.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held on July 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm at his residence.

To leave condolences for the family please visit www.harlandfuneralhome.com.