Memorial Gifts to the NYS FFA Association & Foundation
Over the years, many life long supporters of the NYS FFA, have requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the FFA in memoriam. This can be a very challenging time, and we want you to know that we can assist in setting up these opportunities. Memorial gifts that have no earmark, are typically deposited to our Endowment Fund. Other gifts are earmarked for special projects at either the local or state level. If you would like to learn more about setting up a memorial fund, please contact Todd Lighthall at [email protected] or 315-346-1222. In addition to setting up special memorial pages, we will post active memorial links on this page.
Current Memorials
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Jose "Joe" Almeida
Jose Manuel Almeida, 75, a longtime resident of Dover Plains, NY, died on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his loving family by his side after a short battle with cancer. Fondly known by his friends and family as Joe, Goat Joe, Joe A, Avo and VoVo. He worked in construction his entire life as a Laborer in Local 235 out of Westchester County. He retired in 2012 and in later years he would help anyone with projects at their homes by working with them and teaching them what to do. Joe had no problems stepping into the role as “foreman” when he would act in this role. Born on March 1, 1949 in Videmonte, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joaquim de Almeida and Amelia Cunha Fonseca. Joe emigrated from Portugal in 1964 and moved to Yonkers, NY and later to Dover Plains, NY. He had a passion for animals and raised sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and pigs. He was also an avid gardener, planting a tremendous variety of vegetables that he would share with neighbors and family all summer long. Joe had no shortage of friends that would regularly stop by for “coffee”. He was passionate about family, tradition and always had people gravitating to him. Joe is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Ford, and her husband, Christopher, of Sloatsburg, NY; a sister Nazare Santiago of Portugal; three grandchildren, Joseph, Sean and Alexis. In addition to this immediate family his extended family includes cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He had a special bond and will be greatly missed by his Sobrinho Lino, as well as numerous friends who called him Compadre. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Jose Manuel Almeida, Jr. and two sisters, Libania Santiago and Ceu Tavares. Memorial contributions may be made in Joe's honor to the New York FFA Leadership Training Foundation. Checks may be sent to: NY FFA Foundation 9340 Long Pond Road Croghan, NY 13327 |