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In Memory of

Joseph H. Foris

1949-2022

Born Dec 09, 1949, Joseph H. Foris attended Oceanside High School in Oceanside, NY.

Class of 1968
Dec 09, 1949 - Mar 22, 2022
Cornwall, New York
In high school, Joe became an outstanding musician getting the highest grades in NYSMA on three separate instruments: saxophone, clarinet and flute. He also sang in concert choir under the tutelage of the late and beloved Mr. John. Race.
After high school, he attended SUNY at Fredonia pursuing a degree in music education. After graduating, Joe enlisted in the Army and achieved Master Sergeant while in the prestigious USMA band at West Point. Joe was married and lived in Cornwall, New York. Joe loved going to Broadway shows and especially loved Le Miserables and Phantom.
After retirement from the Army, Joe became an RN and also volunteered for the Cornwall Ambulance Corp. giving back to his community. Joe is deeply missed and left this earth way too soon.