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Joseph (Joe) Alexander Salay Sr., of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away in the hospital on January 20th, 2026 from heart and kidney failure among other health issues. He was born on August 10, 1954, in Medina, Ohio, to Alexander Joseph Salay and Emma Katherine (Buehner) Salay. This made Joe 71 years old when he passed.

Joe was a dedicated hardworking man. He was a perpetual jokester and loved to make people laugh and smile. He loved …

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What were Joseph's favorite tv shows?
Well, he got into westerns for a while, which was just all kinds of fun. He liked a …
Well, he got into westerns for a while, which was just all kinds of fun. He liked a lot of of …
Well, he got into westerns for a while, which was just all kinds of fun. He liked a lot of of the automotive shows Iron…
What was Joseph's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Joseph's favorite drinks?
He loved coffee and he liked V8 juice
He loved coffee and he liked V8 juice
He loved coffee and he liked V8 juice
What were Joseph's favorite foods?
Joe loved food. He would pretty much eat anything.
Joe loved food. He would pretty much eat anything.
Joe loved food. He would pretty much eat anything.

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Born

August 10th, 1954
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Passed away

January 20th, 2026
Phoenix, AZ

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

1320 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Funeral services provided by

Phoenix Cremation Society

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Joseph "Joe" Salay Sr.