Joseph Treffle Faubert Jr. Obituary (1933 - 2023)

Joseph Treffle Faubert, Jr. died on Monday at the age of 90, at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, after a period of declining health and surrounded by family. Born in Massena on January 31, 1933, known by most as Tref, he was the son of Joseph Treffle Faubert, Sr. and Julliette (DuFour) Faubert. Tref was married to Alys Joyce (Whitney) Faubert for 60 years before her passing in 2015. Tref graduated from St. Joseph Ursaline Academy, after which he attended the General Motors Institute in Detroit. Together with his brother Jules, Tref operated Faubert Buick on Main St. in Malone for many years after the death of their father, who founded the firm in 1946. While the company closed in the early 1980's, Tref never lost his passion for automobiles and for "closing deals," and he continued to do so for the rest of his life, at Lyng Motors of Malone and later at Drew Buick of Plattsburg as an independent trader. Tref was proud retiree of the New York National Guard's Battery A, 186th Field Artillery Battalion where he reached the rank of Captain. He was active in many local organizations, especially the Malone Rotary. His patriotism was very strong proven by his involvement in the annual Memorial Day parade where he served as marshal for many years. After a fire destroyed the family home on First St in Malone, he lived in a cabin on the St. Regis River until being cared for by family in Malone over the past year. Tref was predeceased by his oldest son, Joseph Treffle Faubert, III and a great grandson Francis Faubert Synder; his brothers John, Guy and Jules Faubert; and his sisters Julliette Routh, Jeanette Deleel, Carmen Laurin, and Pauline Faubert. He is survived by his son Craig (Shirley) Faubert of Malone; and daughters Denise (Robert) Sheridan of Los Angeles, Michelle (Paul) Fisher of Malone, Gisele (Keith) Reynolds of Shrewsbury, Mass, and Kimberly Faubert of Los Angeles; Grandchildren: Silas Richards, Whitney Bonner, Josie Lamica, Courtney Sheridan Cronkrite, Clarke Sheridan, Nicholas Gauthier, Nicole Gravel, Chantelle Faubert, Gregory, Natalie and Bradley Reynolds; Greatgrandchildren: Wyitt and Madeleine Snyder, Ethan Faubert, Bailey Gravel, Margeaux Lamica, Claire and Jack Cronkrite; and his sister-in-law, Carloyn Faubert. Visitation will be between the hours of 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Frary Funeral Home at 530 East Main Street in Malone. Funeral will be at 12:00 PM following the calling hours at St. Andre Bessette Parish (formerly Notre Dame Church) at 11 Church Place in Malone. Reception for friends and family will be held at the American Legion Hall, 53 Morton Street in Malone following the Funeral Mass.