Joseph A. Arcuri, 59

WHITESBORO, N.Y. - Joseph A. Arcuri, of Whitesboro, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. He was 59.

Joseph served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1987. He was stationed at Dover Air Force Base, (Del.) and later lived in Lewes, Del.

After retiring from the Air Force, Joseph was employed with the New York State Department of Corrections, and where he was stationed as the chapel officer and assisted clergy of all faiths.

Joseph was a dedicated husband and father, leaving behind a wife, Edith Polite, and children, Kenny and Cindy White, George and Nicole Arcuri and Besty Pusey, and many grandchildren, family and friends.

To his wishes, he will be buried with a military service in Arlington, Va.

Arrangements by the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Whitesboro.