QUEENSBURY – Joseph “Joe” A. Woutersz, 67, of Wintergreen Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Born on September 17, 1948 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of Jeannine (Mullen) Woutersz and the late Alex Woutersz.
For more than 20 years, Joe owned J. Albert & Sons Hardware on South Street in Glens Falls and also worked as a locksmith. His passion was real estate. He owned and managed Hearth & Home Real Estate for eight years before merging with Hunt ERA, where he was the managing broker of the Glens Falls office.
Joe was a long time member of Warren County Association of Realtors. He served on the association’s board of directors, as past chair on the Education and Community Relations Committees and as past president and board member of Warren County Multiple Listing Service. Joe was a certified NYS Trainer, and taught real estate courses at Manfred in Latham and at SUNY Adirondack. He held the GRI, ABR, and CRB designations from the National Association of Realtors. Joe was a long time member of ARCC, Toastmasters, Kiwanis, and BNI. He founded Out of the Ashes (for fire victims) and through this, volunteered for After the Fire, which also supports victims of fires, and has volunteered with the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped. Charitable, self-sacrificing, compassionate, merciful, tenderhearted, giving, generous to a fault, are all words used by friends, coworkers, and family to describe him.
Besides his mother, Jeannine Woutersz, Joe is survived by his wife, Elaine (Ballard) Woutersz; his children, Paul Woutersz and his wife, Rebecca, Elisa Burke and her husband, Bruce, Mark Jacox and his fiancé, Michelle Anderson, Kimberly O’Reilly and her husband, Todd and Stephen Jacox and his wife, Tracy; his grandchildren, Cassius Woutersz, Phineas Reilly, Jeremy Burke, Stephen Jacox Jr., Sydney O’Reilly, Samantha Burke, Jacquelyn O’Reilly, Leonard Anderson; his two brothers, David Woutersz and Malcolm Orton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Celebration of Joe’s life will be on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bay Meadows Club, 31Cronin Road in Queensbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
I am sadden to learn of Joe’s passing. He and his brother David grew up on Ernst Road along with my brother, Malcolm. Ernst Road was not paved in those days The stone wall on Ernst Road still hides the treasurer we tried to find. We learned to ride our bikes and spent time at the bridge on the Snookkill.
I shall always have wonderful memories of those days.
Jerry Orton
I am so saddened to read about Joe’s passing. I knew Joe from Toastmasters years ago. He was a wonderful member and a true gentleman, always friendly and helpful. The world has lost one of its fine citizens. I feel a personal loss even though I haven’t been in touch with him lately. The last time I saw him was at local store where we ran into each other. It was so good to see him. He was as good a listener as ever and friendly as ever. I’ve always felt that if I had to sell my house, I would seek his help. I had great confidence in him. I send heartfelt condolences to all his family. I wish I could tell him now how highly I thought of him. RIP, Joe.
Sincerely, T. Joy Huott
I am very sad to hear of Joe’s passing. We had recently reconnected since my move to California. Joe was a wonderful mentor and extremely kind and knowledgeable man. He certainly taught me a lot in regards to real estate but to also slow down and appreciate what is right in front of you. Rest well Joe.
Respectfully Yours,
Clint
I have know Joe for about 15 years. He was a colleague, boss, mentor and friend. His kindness and compassion were incomparable. He taught me so much about life, dealing with others, and mostly about being a better human being. Joe was the kind of person who touched everyone’s lives that he met.
I am truly blessed to have know Joe and his beautiful wife Elaine.
Kim Greene
I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing, I am sure he’s in The Arms of The Lord. Joe was a kind soft spoken man that made me feel comfortable when I spoke to him. I pray for the family and friends of Joe, in hopes that they find peace in Joe’s passing. God Bless
I worked with Joe several times over the years with buying and selling several homes and he always had time to listen or give advice. A very kind man. He will be deeply missed.
Sincerest condolences to Joe’s family. I met Joe through my membership with the Realtor’s Association and never heard an unkind word from him. I’m deeply sorry to hear of his passing. May all your memories be happy ones.
Our love and prayers are with Elaine and all the family on Joe;s recent passing he was a great person he helped us get our home and also helped with setting up some things for our handicap daughter may God wrap his arms around all love Rick Jean and Jen Stranahan
I’m living in Florida now, and learned of Joe’s passing through the Post Star. I always considered Joe a friend of mine, and remember fondly the days he played chess with me and my son Jason. The three of us traveled to tournaments and had many laughs and good times. The last time we saw each other was at a golf course, and it felt like only a few days since we last connected. We will all miss him.
Joe Woutersz was my instructor when I took my entry level real estate course at SUNY Adirondack more than a decade ago. He was knowledgeable, compassionate and an excellent teacher. He brought a wonderful mix of experience, awareness and legal understanding to this learning experience. I am a better Realtor today because I started with Joe. I am a better person today because I knew him. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Rest In Peace, my friend.
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