Joseph P. Ward, of State Route 30, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Joe was married to Marjorye Keyser Ward, who predeceased him.  He is survived by his daughter: Donna Kellagher and his two granddaughters and their families, along with many friends locally.

Joe was born in the Bronx and lived in the South Bronx for many years and graduated from Bronx High School.  He was a member of the NYPD and later joined the NY Fire Dept. and served 32 years, retiring as a Lieutenant.  He was present at the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and returned to volunteer with cleanup efforts following the attack in 2001.

After retiring, Joe and Marjorye moved to North Blenheim and Joe was a member of the Blenheim Hose Co. for over 10 years.  He was also a member of the HazMat team and served as a Councilman on the Blenheim Town Board for many years.  Joe was an avid reader, history buff and loved boxing, being a former member of Gleason's gym in the Bronx.

All are invited to a graveside service, at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Breakabeen Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Joe's honor are requested to the North Blenheim Methodist Church, PO Box 137, North Blenheim, NY 12131 or the Blenheim Hose Co., PO Box 916 North Blenheim, NY 12131.