Joseph Danussi

Joseph J. Danussi, Jr., 93, of Malone, died Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at his home.

Born in Lyon Mountain, September 15, 1933, he was the son of Joseph and Eliza (DeCecco) Danussi. After attending Lyon Mountain schools, he joined the US Army. He was a member of Notre Dame Church and the American Legion Post 1623, Lyon Mountain. After working in the mines in Lyon Mountain, he joined the maintenance department of the Malone Central School District, retiring after 33 years.

He married Helen Sherman on June 2, 1956 at Notre Dame Church. She predeceased him on January 21, 2011. He was also predeceased by his son Bryan in 1988.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Hans Somers of Florida and son and daughter-in-law Gary and Michele Danussi of Malone; two grand daughters and sons-in-law, Erika and Rob Henderson of Tampa and Sarah and Kevin Fealey of Albany; five great grandsons Robert, Joseph and Peter Henderson and Simon and Russell Fealey. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was also predeceased by his many siblings, Anthony Danussi, Rudolph Danussi, Ernest Danussi, Olga Blair and Clara Collins.

Joe will be remembered as a man who cherished his family and who was loved by everyone who knew him. He was able to maintain his independence in his later years thanks to his son Gary, who helped him with his daily needs. He especially enjoyed his frequent visits with his nephew Pat Blair and wife Brenda and niece Sandra Danussi.

Calling Hours will be on Monday, November 16 from 11:30a-1:30p at the Frary Funeral Home 530 East Main Street, Malone. Burial will follow at Morningside Cemetery on Raymond Street in Malone.

As we remember Joe, we invite you to share your memories and photographs on his memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a comforting reminder of the adventurous, compassionate, empathetic, and generous man that Joe was. Condolences may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhome.com. Let us celebrate joe's life together, remembering the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Memorial donations may be made to the Golden Age Club in Memory of Helen Danussi.