Joseph W. Berry Sr., 82, a lifelong Poughkeepsie resident, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Poughkeepsie on November 27, 1939, he was the son of Joseph and Alice Vincent Berry. Mr. Berry proudly served in the United States Air Force in the late 1950's. Joe was a Mason at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center for thirty-seven years until his retirement in 1996. He was a Life-Member of the Poughkeepsie Moose Lodge #904 in Hyde Park and the Exempt Firemen's Association in Poughkeepsie. On June 8, 1974, in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Jennie Swartz. She predeceased him on July 5, 1999. Survivors include his six children, Joseph Berry Jr. and wife, Kelly, of Pleasant Valley, Kenneth Berry and wife, Kathleen, of Hyde Park, Diane Ewing and Michelle Burton, both of Hyde Park, Rachel Kirschner and companion, Tate, of Milan, and Steven Berry of Poughkeepsie; twelve grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his companion, Debra Faison, of Poughkeepsie. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Daniel and David Berry; sister, Michelle Berry; two grandchildren, Jackie Dawn Colbert and William Durling; and his former wife, Barbara Brink. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, January 21st at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A prayer service followed by military honors will take place at 6 PM during the visitation. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will follow, and his ashes will be interred at a later date in the plot where his wife, Jennie, is buried at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park. To send Joe's family an online condolence, or get directions, please visit his obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.