Joseph N. Corsale, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joseph N. Corsale, Jr., died peacefully, with his beloved family by his side, on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Joseph Corsale, Sr. and Angeline Marcantonio Corsale. After graduation from Saratoga Springs High School, he continued his education beginning with his attending Western Kentucky University. While at Western, he achieved much recognition as a student leader and was the major force and organizer of chartering a new social fraternity, Delta Kappa NU (DKN), which quickly became one of the major and most recognized social fraternities on campus. About three years following Joe’s graduation, DKN became an active chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity. He continued his education, graduating with a Juris Law Degree from Ole Mississippi University with distinction in 1964. Joseph also attained degrees from NYS University and Reisch Auction College. Even with all the education and degrees, he followed in his father’s footsteps by working at the D&H Railroad. He held many jobs over his 50 years within the railroad industry, including Canadian Pacific, yet his primary position was Conductor. If left up to Joseph, he would have worked up till his last day on the trains. Joseph was the owner of J. N. Corsale, Jr. Realty. He also had designations which include CAI, AARE, CES, which allowed him to be an auctioneer and insurance broker. Joseph served as Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner in 1973. He was past president of the Principessa Elena Society and a member of the following clubs: Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O. Elks Lodge 161, Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, Galway and Kayaderosseras Fish and Game Club and the Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie Association of Realtors. He is predeceased in death by his parents, Joseph and Angeline Corsale; his brothers, Francis, Eugene and Dennis Corsale, along with his sister, Anna Lindau; niece Donna Corsale and nephew Eric P. Lindau. Survivors include his wife Barbara Zecca Corsale; his daughter, Tammy Zecca McMullen (James); sisters-in-law, Nancy and Barbara Corsale and brother-in-law, Eric Lindau. He is also survived by nieces, Angela Corsale Brady, Ann Corsale, Diane Lindau and nephew, Dennis Corsale. Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, July 12 in the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery, also in Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one’s choice. Barbara and Tammy would like to give special thanks to Gentiva-Kindred Home Health Care and the doctors and nurses at Saratoga Hospital for their skill and compassion during a most difficult time. Also to Dr. Stephen Sgambati, Jr., for his years of personal care to Joseph. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.