Joseph E. Gleason
Joseph E. Gleason, 59, of 36 Rockland Avenue, Bradford, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his residence.
Born December 7, 1959 in Bradford, he is a son of Nancy (Young) Gleason who survives, and the late Francis E. "Nut" Gleason Sr., who died April 9, 2015.
He was a 1977 graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School.
Joe had been employed at Bottle O' Beer, Gleason Distributing, and he co-owned and operated the Beverage Barn. He had recently been employed as an inside sales representative at Allegheny Bradford Corporation for the last 12 years.
He was a member of the St. Bernard Church, Pine Acres County Club, the Italian Club and the Eagles. He was a proud father of his two children. Recently, his greatest joy came from following his son AJ through all his sporting events.
Surviving in addition to his mother Nancy, is one daughter, Lindsay (Jon) Hannon of Erie, one son, AJ Gleason, of Bradford, three brothers, Don (Jill) Gleason, of Bradford, Francis (Ginny) Gleason Jr., of Crown Point IN, and William (Kelly) Gleason, of Bradford, five nieces and nephews, Mike (Heather Lyons) Gleason, Kate (Chris Manning) Gleason, Christie (Baris) Sarac, Courtney Gleason, and Francis E. Gleason III.
Friends will be received on Thursday October 3, 2019, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main St. where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
All Condolences -
YOU ARE MISSED MY FRIEND,WERE NOT IMMEDIATLY FAMILIAR W/EACH OTHER BUT THE TIME WE SPENT ON THE PHONE OVER THE YEARS WAS"A JOY"...PET
— PAUL TREADWAY
Billy , Prayers to you and your family. so sorry for your loss .he was a greet man. diana
— Diana Van Orden
I''m a former Bradford resident (now Tennessee) and worked with Joe for five years at ABC. I have nothing but good memories. We laughed a lot and he was a fine man. Rest In Peace, Joe
— Jim McCormick
R.I.P Joe... Stay Strong Donny.. Franny And Billy.
— Frank Beyer
So very sorry... sending love and prayers to the family ??????
— Betty Stady & Brad Crittenden
To the Gleason Family, we are so very sorry to hear about Joey''s passing. We go back a long way as we were childhood buddies and classmates. Our prayers go out to the family. Fly high Joey fly high!!! BCCHS...Spots & Sally Sposato
— Michael Sposato
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family
— Al Nuzzo
It is with great sadness and respect that I offer my condolences to the family and work colleagues of Joe. He was one of the good ones.
— Matthew Sharpless
Mark, and I were heartbroken when we heard of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Gleason family, and especially his children, who he adored. R.I.P. Joe. Forever in our hearts!
— Steph Viola
So sorry to learn of Joe passing away. All my sympathy to the family. Will always remember the good times we had at St. Bernard and BCCHS. Rest in peace my friend.
— Gordon Sapko
Nancy, Donny, Franny and Billy, my heart aches for you. Joe
— Joe Taylor
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Gleason family. Joey was just a year ahead of me in school and he''d always stick up for me if I was getting picked on! You were my hero, Joe...Rest in Peace friend!
— Wendy (Buck) Hyde
Dear Nancy
I am so sorry to learn of Joeys passing.
Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. All my best to the Gleason family as well.. Fondly
Judy Keenan
— JUDY KEENAN
Joe, you were so much fun to work with. You were a great father and son. My condolences and prayers to your family.
— Kim Sickler
Our Prayers our with Joe and his family. It was a pleasure to have gotten to know him through our business interactions. May he rest in peace.
— Marc Gagliardo
Joe was good guy. Our sympathy and prayers go out to his children and his family. May his memory bring peace to his family members as they walk forward in his absence.
— John Robuck
I am sending my condolences to the Gleason family. The mark of man is his love and care of his family. Joe your love for your children and family are what I will always think when I think of you. Peaceful Journey my friend. Blessing and Condolences!
— SEDRICK PAGE
So sorry to hear the news of Joe’s passing. He was my BYBL basketball coach in 1985-86. He was so fun to be around. I’ll always cherish the time spent around him. My prayers & thoughts to his family.
-Mike Nuzzo
— Mike Nuzzo
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Prayers of healing are being said for all of his family.
— Mark and Debbie Smith