STILLWATER — Joshua Allen Paquette, 22, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.
Born on October 26, 1992 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of Carl Paquette and Lori Croft and a 2010 graduate of Stillwater High School. Joshua was a beautiful soul who's journey in life ended too soon. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating, star-gazing, fires and was a big fan of the Buffalo Bills. Most of all he loved being a free spirit.
Joshua is survived by his parents Carl Paquette (Nicole Girard) and Lori Croft (George Simmons); his sister Cassandra Perkins (James) and his two brothers James Purdy Jr. and Dylan Brooks. He also leaves behind his paternal grandparents, Mr.& Mrs. Leon Paquette, his maternal grandmother, Shirley Gardner, his beloved girlfriend, Kaitlyn DiPalermo and several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).
A Celebration of Life will be at 1pm at the funeral home and burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
Immediately following, all are invited to a reception to honor Joshua’s life at Mama Mia’s Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
