Hoosick Falls – Joseph Slavis, 94, passed away on April 7, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He was the husband of the late Margaret Slavis who died in 2007.
[private]Joe was born on September 24, 1921, in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Anthony and Lenora (Martzkiuck) Slavis. He was educated at schools in Hoosick Falls and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WW II. Joe worked at Oak Norplex in Hoosick Falls.
Survivors include his grandchildren Shellie Harrington (Raymond), Anthony Cookson, Shawn Goughnor, Chad Cookson (Melissa) great-grandchildren Casey, Anthony Jr., Matthew, Jacob, Justin, Zoe, Prezly and Kinzley. Joe is predeceased by a son Floyd “Skip” F. Cookson.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home in Hoosick Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation through the funeral home.[/private]