Obituary for Joseph P. Pendleton
Joseph Preston Pendleton was born on October 16, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth Mary Pendleton. After birth, he moved to Tappahannock, Virginia to live. He attended public schools and graduated from Essex County High School in 1955. After high school, Joseph moved to White Plains, New York to work. Shortly, thereafter, in 1958, Joseph joined the military, enlisting in the United States Air Force. While in the military, he traveled to Spain and Turkey, among other countries. He served 6 years in the military being honorably discharged in 1964. After his military service, Joseph found work at IBM where he would meet the love of his life, Carolyn Irene Jeter. He and Carolyn wed on October 4, 1969. From their union, they were blessed with two children, Brian Pendleton born in 1972 and Kimberly Pendleton born in 1975.
Joseph was a devoted husband and family man. He enjoyed playing catch with his son, and going to his daughter’s dance recitals. He often played board games, cards, including his favorite games Gin Rummy and Pinochle, and he enjoyed watching movies with the family. He vacationed with his family all across the United States and Canada, traveling to Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, California, Arizona, Nevada, Montreal and Toronto among other destinations. He was a quiet, thoughtful, and generous man to his family and friends.
His hobbies included bowling, attending baseball, basketball, and football games, and watching his favorite teams, the New York Mets, the New York Knicks, and the New York Jets. He regularly participated in annual bowling leagues. He loved listening to black soul music including James Brown and The Temptations.
Joseph worked as a telecommunication specialist at various IBM locations, in White Plains, Elmsford, Tarrytown, and eventually in Somers, New York. He was active in his church, Bethel Baptist Church for over 50 years, often volunteering by serving food during church functions. God was a big part of his life and he was a proud Christian. He was a loving husband to Carolyn, supporting her as she worked and pursued her Bachelor’s Degree by attending college at night.
Joseph eventually retired from IBM after working for over 25 years. He continued to work as a contractor for IBM after retirement and helped his wife Carolyn run her own daycare company called “Auntie’s Home”. He continued to travel and enjoy many adventures with Carolyn to many destinations including San Diego, California, Alaska, Chicago, Illinois, and Spain.
Joseph went home to be with the Lord on September 30th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth, his wife Carolyn, brother-in law Tommie Jeter, and mother-in law Ernestine Foster. Left to cherish his memory are his son Brian and daughter-in-law Dionne of Upper Marlboro, MD; daughter Kimberly of Bronxville, NY; three grandchildren, Leigh, Caleb and Joshua; sister-in-law Joyce Jeter of Newnan, GA; niece Tracy, nephews Jim and Eric (Edith), cherished family friend Shirley Smithson of Silver Spring, Maryland, family members, Julia Irene Wright of Jamaica, NY; Elaine Grant of Bronx, NY; and a host of other beloved family and friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. Oct. 14th from 11:00-11:55AM at Bethel Baptist Church with limited capacity, immediately followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. But the family will be live-streaming the service on YOUTUBE, also available on our website, the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, so you're able to view on YOUTUBE/there/here also/instead. So you may come to the church to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering the church. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into the church. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor to his church and/or a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thus. Oct. 13th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. Oct. 14th by 10:45am to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!
Joseph was a devoted husband and family man. He enjoyed playing catch with his son, and going to his daughter’s dance recitals. He often played board games, cards, including his favorite games Gin Rummy and Pinochle, and he enjoyed watching movies with the family. He vacationed with his family all across the United States and Canada, traveling to Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, California, Arizona, Nevada, Montreal and Toronto among other destinations. He was a quiet, thoughtful, and generous man to his family and friends.
His hobbies included bowling, attending baseball, basketball, and football games, and watching his favorite teams, the New York Mets, the New York Knicks, and the New York Jets. He regularly participated in annual bowling leagues. He loved listening to black soul music including James Brown and The Temptations.
Joseph worked as a telecommunication specialist at various IBM locations, in White Plains, Elmsford, Tarrytown, and eventually in Somers, New York. He was active in his church, Bethel Baptist Church for over 50 years, often volunteering by serving food during church functions. God was a big part of his life and he was a proud Christian. He was a loving husband to Carolyn, supporting her as she worked and pursued her Bachelor’s Degree by attending college at night.
Joseph eventually retired from IBM after working for over 25 years. He continued to work as a contractor for IBM after retirement and helped his wife Carolyn run her own daycare company called “Auntie’s Home”. He continued to travel and enjoy many adventures with Carolyn to many destinations including San Diego, California, Alaska, Chicago, Illinois, and Spain.
Joseph went home to be with the Lord on September 30th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth, his wife Carolyn, brother-in law Tommie Jeter, and mother-in law Ernestine Foster. Left to cherish his memory are his son Brian and daughter-in-law Dionne of Upper Marlboro, MD; daughter Kimberly of Bronxville, NY; three grandchildren, Leigh, Caleb and Joshua; sister-in-law Joyce Jeter of Newnan, GA; niece Tracy, nephews Jim and Eric (Edith), cherished family friend Shirley Smithson of Silver Spring, Maryland, family members, Julia Irene Wright of Jamaica, NY; Elaine Grant of Bronx, NY; and a host of other beloved family and friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. Oct. 14th from 11:00-11:55AM at Bethel Baptist Church with limited capacity, immediately followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. But the family will be live-streaming the service on YOUTUBE, also available on our website, the day of the service where it says WATCH WEBCAST, so you're able to view on YOUTUBE/there/here also/instead. So you may come to the church to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church/social distance as much as possible at all times. You must use hand sanitizer upon entering the church. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come into the church. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor to his church and/or a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thus. Oct. 13th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. Oct. 14th by 10:45am to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!