Born in New York City on November 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Minden) Nemec.
Joe met his wife and best friend of 40 years, Gigi Holsapple in the pediatric unit of Glens Falls Hospital, where she worked as his nurse.
Joe owned and managed Nemec’s Feed and Grain in Saratoga Springs for 25 years.
Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother, Robert Nemec, and twin, George Nemec.
Joe is survived by his wife, Gigi; his children, Joseph Nemec, Jr. of Saratoga; Stephanie Nemec Cooper of Saratoga; Carrie Nemec and her partner, Kate Oakley of VA; and Crystal Nemec and her partner, Brian Cons of FL; a sister, Dorothy Nemec of Ballston Spa; sister-in-law, Nancy Nemec of Warrensburg; his grandchildren Alie, Melinda, and Rose Marie Nemec. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved four-legged friend, Muttley.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Joe’s name to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.
