Joseph P Carney , VRHS Class of 1985
Joseph P. Carney, 52, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Community Hospice in St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. br> br> Joe was born in Albany, and was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer and the son of Thomas and Gail (LaPorta) Carney. br> br> Joe began his career in law enforcement as an Albany County Corrections Officer followed by a Sheriff’s Deputy with Albany County and finally as a sergeant with the Rensselaer Police Department. He was an avid outdoorsmen and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his beloved sons. br> br> In additions to his parents, Joe is survived by his sons, Gavin and Hayden Carney; his brothers, Patrick (Lisa) and Thomas (Cathy) Carney; his cherished godchild , Juliana; and several nieces and nephews. br> br> Funeral services were held in the W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home. Interment: New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Neurosurgery Unit (D5E) at Albany Medical Center Hospital.