Joseph Maskiell Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Maskiell Jr. of Putnam Valley, New York passed away at the age of 79 on Friday February 1, 2019. Joseph was born in Long Island City, New York on July 10, 1939 to Joseph and Dorothy (Dietrich) Maskiell. He graduated from Gompers Tech High School in 1957 and received a Bachelor degree in Engineering from City College of New York. Joseph was the owner of a family construction company that was established 1880 by his great-grandfather. Joseph served his country faithfully and honorably in the United States Army Reserves and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1999. Joseph was a member of the Society of American Military Engineers, Trinity Commandery #68, Shriners and Masons organizations. On August 6, 1966 Joseph married Phyllis Truberg. Together in marriage for 52 years, they raised their family in Putnam Valley. He is survived by his wife Phyllis and his children, Jennifer (Andrew) Carlson, Patricia Antonucci, Susan (Albert) Closi, Joseph (Denise) Maskiell III, his loving grandchildren, Heather Carlson, Christopher Closi, Michael and Thomas Antonucci, and Joseph IV and Madeline Maskiell, brother William (Cynthia) Maskiell. Joseph is predeceased in death by his brother BG Robert G. Maskiell. Joseph's achievements in life were numerous but none more so than his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Services will be held on Monday February 4, 2019 at Yorktown Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with Remembrance service on Tuesday at 10 am. Joseph will be interred at Rose Hills Memorial Cemetery in Putnam Valley. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Joseph Maskiell Jr.

July 10, 1939 - February 1, 2019