SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joel Anthony Fonda passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was born the youngest of seven children in Saratoga Springs on February 29, 1948 to the late Milton Fonda and Dorinda McGrath Fonda.
Joel spent most of his high school career at Saratoga Springs High School where he played on the Varsity Football team, eventually graduating from St. Peter’s Academy in 1966. After high school he attended St. Francis College in Biddeford, ME. Later he graduated from the General Electric Apprentice Training Program as a toolmaker/instrument maker working for various companies including Ernest Fullam, Inc. and Environment One. He finally retired from ESPEY Manufacturing after working in Quality Control.
In addition to his parents, Joel was predeceased by his stepfather, Ralph DeMille, and siblings Kent, R
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Meader Fonda; daughter Whitney Lyn Henckel (Randy); grandchildren Caitlyn, Jeremy and Andrew; brother Mark and sister Dorinda. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and his loyal four-legged friends, Lucky and Tinks.
Following a private family service, Joel will be laid to rest in the family plot in Fairmount Cemetery in Quaker Springs, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 610 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in honor of his love for animals or the Schenectady City Mission, P.O. Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
