Joseph M. Gebo, age 60, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022 at his home in Cottonwood, AZ from cancer. He was diagnosed in September of 2021 and he fought hard through chemo and radiation treatments.

Joe was born in Whitehall, NY on December 10, 1961 to Francis (Duker) & Lorayne (Wescott) Gebo.

After graduating from Whitehall Jr. Sr. High School in 1980, he had joined the Army National Guard. He became a NYS Corrections Officer at Great Meadow Correctional, later on becoming a training officer. He was also a photographer and tour guide.

Joe retired in 2013 and he and his wife, Kate Gebo, moved to Cottonwood, Arizona. Out there Joe continued to enjoy being outdoors and going on adventures. He worked as a site seeing tour guide and loved sharing his passion with others. Joe loved a variety of activities such as kayaking, hiking, photography, feeding hummingbirds, baking, and so much more.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson, Luke Andrew (Zoe).

He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Bethel) Gebo. His daughters Heather (Gebo) Pauquette (Lou) & Sarah Gebo (Jeremy Narduzzo). His sister Lori (Gebo) Lamphere (Michael) and his brother, Kevin Gebo (Susan). Five granddaughters, Payton Pauquette, Zoe Pauquette, Claire Narduzzo, Kayla Denny, and Leah Pauquette. One great-grandson, Wesley Joseph Scotch. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a military service at the Saratoga National Cemetary for family. There will be a Celebration of Life where people can share stories of Joe. Information on that will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, there will be basket party held at PK Hill on August 20th for anyone wishing to donate/make a basket.

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