Joseph P. Nelson

"Joe"

Macedon:  Joe passed away on Friday August 21, 2015 at age 79.  He was predeceased by 4 brothers and 1 sister.  Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Nelson; children, Joe (Linda Hopkins) Nelson and Amy Schneible; 3 grandchildren, Tyler and Paige Nelson, Erika Schneible and Brent Anderson; brothers, Ed and Tom Nelson; many nieces and nephews.  Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He worked for Xerox for 30 years.  Joe was a life time member of the Macedon Center Fire Department and belonged to the Palmyra American Legion.

Joe's Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday (August 31) at 11:15 AM at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport, NY 14450.  Inurnment will take place at Church of the Assumption.  Contributions Joe's memory may be directed to Pines of Peace 2378 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519 or Macedon Center Fire Department 2481 Canandaigua Rd., Macedon, NY 14502.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com .