Joseph D. Soden

COLONIE Joseph "Joe" D. Soden, 81, of Colonie and formerly of Slingerlands and Albany, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at St.Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York.

Joe was born in May of 1945 and was the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Soden. He was a life-long resident of the Capital Region.

During the Vietnam War, Joe served our nation as an Intelligence Analyst with the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. While at Fort Belvoir, Joe met his future bride, Linda. Together, they would raise four children and enjoy a long and wonderful life together.

After completing his service in the U.S. Army, Joe went to work for the Albany Times Union newspaper as a Typesetter and Printer from which he retired after 30 years of impeccable service.

Joe enjoyed country music, movies, NASCAR races, and especially spending time with his family and friends camping in the Adirondacks each summer. Joe was also a devout fan of the New York Giants, and he absolutely adored his dog, Coco.

He is predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Linda, and his brothers, Charles and Donald. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Pasquini and her husband, Joseph; his daughters Sharon and Suzanne; and his son, Brian, who followed in his father's footsteps to serve in the U.S. Army and was deployed during Desert Storm. Additionally, Joe is survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins - all of whom he loved very much.

Visitation will be held on Thursday June 4th from 12pm-1pm at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. Burial will follow with full military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Elderwood Village of Colonie for all of their compassionate support and generosity given towards "Joe-Joe" during his residence. He quietly cherished their fun humor and so looked forward every day to the great meals he so enjoyed.

The family would also like to thank the kindhearted and skilled medical staff of 5 Brady Farrell at St.

Peter's Hospital who collectively ensured Joe was kept comfortable and provided with the utmost of quality care.

In lieu of flowers, monetary and/or material donations to assist our Capital Region veterans are encouraged to be made in Joe's name to the Veterans Miracle Center (VMC), 10 Interstate Avenue,

Albany, NY 12205. Please contact the VMC at 518) 486-8398 or visit www.vmcalbany.orgto inquire how you can best help to personally make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Capital Region veterans.