JOSEPH M. POPIWNY
JANUARY 18, 2016
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY – Joseph M. Popiwny, 24, of Otter Street, passed away early Monday morning at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY, where he had been a patient for the previous 10 days.
He was born August 30, 1991, in Watertown, NY, son of Phillip J. and Jennifer L. Sherman Popiwny. He graduated in 2010 from Alexandria Central School and attended North Country Community College.
Joe worked for several businesses in the area. He was active as a youngster in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He was an avid skateboarder and snowboarder, and instructed snowboarding at Dry Hill.
Besides his Mom and Dad, he is survived by his sister, Ruby Popiwny of Plessis, his maternal grandparents, John and Dody Sherman of Theresa, his paternal grandmother, Betty Popiwny of Theresa, a nephew Elliott Rolfe, several cousins and many friends.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 27th, from 4-7pm at the Costello Funeral Home, Alexandria Bay. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.