Joseph Peter Auberger, Sr.

Joseph Peter Auberger, Sr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 29th, at Guthrie, Cortland Medical Center after a short illness.

Joe was born June 19, 1938, in Sussex, NJ, to William H. and Anna E. Auberger and lived in Unionville, NY, until he retired in 1999. He served for two years in the U.S. Army 1st Armored Rifle Battalion, 48th Infantry, stationed in Worms, Germany, and was a member of the Knickerbocker Post #596 American Legion. Joe was a master loom technician and worked for the American Silk Label Co., in Unionville and the F.G. Montabert Co., in Midland Park, NJ.

After retirement, Joe and Ellie moved to Cincinnatus, NY, where he fulfilled his dream of building a log home. Joe was an avid sportsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing and was a lector and communicant at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church. He was also a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Joe is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor Bogdanski Auberger, a son, Joseph, Jr., daughters, JoAnn (Mark) Johnson and Dr. Ann Marie Auberger, along with a grandson, Andrew (Elissa), and three granddaughters, Stephanie Auberger and Kali and Ashly Johnson.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cincinnatus, NY, on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. There will be no prior calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cortland - Chenango Rural Services, PO Box 57, Cincinnatus, NY 13040, Cincinnatus Emergency Squad, c/o Elaine Oros, 5771 McFarlane Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040 or charity of choice.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Cincinnatus Rescue Squad and to Guthrie’s ICU nurses and staff.