Joseph Elmer St. Clair
Joseph Elmer St. Clair
November 20, 1925 ~ June 22, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph Elmer St. Clair, 88, of Avenue, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 22, 2014 in Callaway, MD. Born on November 20, 1925, he was the loving son of the late Harry Thomas St. Clair and Myrtle St. Clair. Joseph was the loving husband of Margaret Genevieve St. Clair, whom he married on July 14, 1947 in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD. Joseph is survived by his children: Linda Patricia Cross, Joseph Anthony St. Clair (Sherri) all of Avenue, MD, Mary Bernadette Cheseldine (Lenny) of Hollywood, MD, 8 grand children, 6 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Thomas Emmanual St. Clair, Daniel Webster (Pete) St. Clair, and Joan Marie Ferguson.
Joe was a life member of the American Legion Post 221, faithful member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church. He was a farm equipment mechanic, waterman and farmer. He retired from Guy Brothers Implement in 1990. He loved his family, working in the garden and sharing his vegetables with friends, and neighbors. He loved making crafts and restoring furniture. He was so proud of the things he made for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was past Vice Commander and historian for the American Legion Post 221, and he helped build the American Legion. He served in WWII in the South Pacific, the Philippines and New Guinea, with his dear friend Roy L. Smith (Smitty). They served together and remained lifelong friends. Smitty preceded him in death on April 25, 2003. They are now together again.
The family will received friends on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by American Legion and Optimist prayers in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church Avenue, MD with Father Charles A. Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Jessica St. Clair, Robert Cheseldine James H. Hall, Jr., Jeff Guy, Frankie Vallandingham, and Francis Gibson. Honorary Pallbearers will be: William (Billy) Hall, James (Jackson) Hall, John (Puddin) Hall, McGuire (Satch) Hall, Paul Thompson, Donald Thompson, Joseph A. (Buddy) Thompson, Jr., and American Legion Post 221.
Contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 221 21690 Colton’s Point Road P.O. Box 98 Avenue, MD 20609, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Care and Infusion Services 25500Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Genevieve, Linda & Tony: I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and God will take care of him. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care.”
“You have our deepest sympathy. We know that your strong family ties will strengthen you through this difficult time. “
“So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts. God called him home and he is in a better place. “
“Our condolences go out to the St.Clair Family. Remember all the good times you had together.May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort at your time of sorrow.”
“Mrs.St Clair,Tony,Linda,Mary B and family..My Deepest,Sincere sympathy.I’ve known your Dad all my life and he was one of my fathers dearest friends.A man that I am proud to have known..I share in your loss and heartache.Your family is truly in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Keeping the St. Clair family in our thoughts and prayers. May your good memories give you comfort and strength in the days to come.”
“St Clair Family I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe He wasa great man and nowmay he rest in peacewith the Good Lord.”
“Linda and St. Clair family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. 7th district has lost another great resident. “
“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Linda, Tony and Family – Our thoughts and prayers and with you all. Your dad is no longer suffering and is now with his Lord and Savior. He will truly be missed in the 7th District.”
“Thinking of all of the family today and hoping that you can all draw strength from others who care so much about you during this sorrowful time. May many happy memories fill your hearts and help you smile.”
“To Genevieve and Linda and Tony and all the family…our most heartfelt sympathy to you. Joe was a wonderful man and good friend. God bless him now for all his kindness to so many. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers for all of you.”
“May god be with you all during this time of sorrow!. “
“May GOD continue to always bless you Pop. Your were a great man and a man I admired immensely. I will miss you dearly.”
“St.Clair family we are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great friend and co-worker to Frankie over the years they worked together. He will be truly missed.”
“Peace and Love to my dear old friend, Tony. “
“To the St.Clair Family, extending much sympathy during this time of sorrow and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow.”
“Linda, So very sorry for your loss, at anytime the loss of a parent is hard. But remember your memories are yours and will be with you forever. He is now at peace with the angels and watching over you.”
“Such a great loss of a War Hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May the great memories bring warm thoughts. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. He leaves behind a wonderful family and I know you will all be a great source of comfort and support to each another. May your many wonderful memories of him give you peace and joy at this most difficult time. “
“Aunt Genevieve & Family, He was such a special man and always will be dear to my heart! Love you all and hope that you can find peace & comfort during this most difficult time. “
“Genevieve, Tony, Linda and families. Joe gave a valiant fight, but I guess he was tired. May God Bless your family during this sad time of your lives. But, Joe is in heaven a young and healthy man and is at peace. “
“Mrs. St. Clair, Tony, Linda Mary B. and family.. We extend our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Our families were always very close I hope that Joe and my parents are sharing stories of the good old days. May he rest in peace. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow: Keep the memories close to your heart and you will remember them always.”
“I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are being said for the whole family.”
“TO THE ST.CLAIR FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF JOE. HELEN AND I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.”
“To The St.Clair Family,keep the great memories close and share them often with each other. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“To the St. Clair family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a loving and nice person and he will be missed by many.”
“So sorry to hear of Mr. St. Clair’s passing. Know he will be watching from above and guiding you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Mary B and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. God bless you and give you strength.”
“So sorry for your loss, we will keep your family in our prayers.”
“Keeping your family in our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.”
“Our deepest sympathy to the St. Clair Family. We will miss a good neighbor.”
“To Mawmaw and the St.Clair family, my thoughts are with you at this time, I’m going to miss seeing Pop on my visits. He was an outstanding gent and a credit to your wonderful family. All my love, Stuart. “
“Linda, sending all our love to you, Genevieve, Tony and Bee. Joe-Boy was like a Dad to us when we were growing up.He was a quiet and kind man. Will miss him. Take care and God Bless all of you. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Mrs. St.Clair, Linda, Tony and Mary B….our prayers are with you during this difficult time…I know that Joe is looking down on all of you and will be with you every step of the way until you meet again….keep all those memories close….. “
“May God be with you and your family during this hard time. Prayers. “
“Thoughts and prayers from the Tippett family, Catherine, Bernie, Clare & Kay.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Dear Mrs. St. Clair, Mary B, Tony, Linda and the St. Clair family, we send sincere condolences to you all at this very sad time. Mr. St. Clair was an admirable man with a kind, gracious and gentle soul. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word — and his legacy lives on in his family. We were so fortunate to have known him and will always remember him and the great reflections and stories he shared of past events and family members. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“He didn’t make it to Election Day but somehow, I believe he has the good news.”
“Linda and St. Clair family, I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing, I will keep you in my prayers”
“Love you Man , See ya on the other side (little Joe to Pop Joe )”
“Joe was a quiet man. The last time that I was fortunate to talk with him was at Mary’s Beauty salon where he was waiting patiently for Genevieve to have her hair done. We had a very nice conversation. God bless him and the family he is leaving behind.”
“Mrs. St.Clair, Linda, Tony, Our hearts and prayers go out to all in the family. May he rest in peace. “
“So sorry to hear of Mr. St.Clair’s passing. He is with you all in spirit but he’ll be missed by many. “
“Mary B. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord give you strength during these difficult times. God Bless you all.”
“Joe “Tony” and Family, My God Bless and be with you ALL. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May “Joe” Rest in Peace. “
“To Genevieve, Linda, Tony & Mary B…. May God continue to keep your families in His prayers. “Death leaves a Heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a Memory no one can steal.” “
“Very sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. He was a very good man who will be greatly missed. Fortunately, he can rest with the knowledge that his wonderful family will continue his legacy. You have our sincerest sympathy and will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the St. Clair family, My thoughts & prayers are with you and your families during this difficult & sad time. I’m sure that all the 7th. District Angels have welcomed him home. God bless”
“Please accept our condolences. God will definitely show you the way to smile again, tears will turn to smiles when you think of him. God Bless! “
“We have lost another World War II VET. Thank you Jo, for making our country a better place to live in. You will be missed at AMERICAN LEGION POST 221. “OUR Deepest Sympathy” goes out to the family. His love, smile and kindness will be missed by all. “
“Mrs. St Clair, Linda, Tony & Mary B; Our most heart-felt thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of loss. Thank God for the wonderful memories!”
“AS TIME GOES BY, MAY YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES HELP YOU TO FIND INNER PEACE. THE MEMORIES WILL LIVE FOREVER IN YOUR HEART.”