Joseph J. Glasser

June 16, 1961 - August 1, 2010

Joseph J. Glasser

 

Joe died in a kayaking accident in Utah on Sunday, August 1, 2010. His wife Kelly also perished in the same accident.  

 

Joe was born in St. Clare's Hospital in Schenectady, NY on June 16, 1961. He attended St. Joseph's elementary School in Scotia through the sixth grade, then through the ninth grade at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle School, graduating from the High School in 1979. He graduated from SUNY-Oneonta in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.  After college, Joe moved to Utah and worked at the Snowbird Ski Area for many years. He married Kelly Frye on September 29, 2001 on Santa Catalina Island, California.  He was an avid skier, and bicyclist and loved the outdoors.
   

 

He is survived by his parents Thomas and Ruth Glasser of Charlton, NY; his brother Christopher (Linda) Glasser of Sandy, Utah; his sister Anne (Stephen) Arella of Cary, North Carolina; nieces Annabah Pearl and Jean Estelle Glasser of Sandy Utah; stepson Dylan Tice and stepdaughter Annie Elizabeth Tice both of Sandy Utah.   

 

A viewing will be held on Friday, August 6th from 7 to 9 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 1815 East 9800 South, Sandy, where a prayer service will begin at 8:00 PM.  A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 West 11800 South, Draper.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice.

In Loving Memory

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Glasser, Chris, Anne and family, I am greatly saddened to hear about Joe and Kelley.May God wrap you in His love and send special angels to help get you through this most difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.. ..Jeanne (Smith)

Jeanne P. Smith

Gloversville, Ny

Dear Tom, Ruth,Chris, Anne & famlies....We are so sad for you all. It is such a big loss. You are all wonderful people and I will continue to pray. We are so sorry, this had happened. May GOD be with you, and comfort you at a time like this and always. We are here if you need ANYTHING..please count on us.... We love you......and God Bless! David, Gina, Chris, David

Gina Malizia

Ballston Lake, NY

Mr. & Mrs. Glasser and family. I was so saddened to hear the new about Joe. The best part of my visits to Utah was the times my dear friend Sharon Landgraf and I would have with Joe. He always seemed to feel the need to make sure our visit was filled with fun and exciting skiing adventures. I will miss his smile and kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Kimberly Concilla-Armer

Kimberly Concilla-Armer

West Charlton, ny

Dear Families, My prayers are with you this day. My ski bus will seem so empty without Joseph. All those years and great conversations. I have an indelible picture in my mind of Joe striding across the Albion parking lot toward my bus, with that wonderful grin of his. I remember school holidays when he would have Annie and Anabah in tow. Also the day he introduced me to his lovely wife Kelly. What wonderful times. If your listening Joe I apologize for never making it over to help with all those projects, (and yes, I will turn up the heat just a bit on the bus in your memory). They say that powder is heavenly, enjoy the heavenly powder old friend.

Steven Johnston

Taylorsville, UT

Dear families of Kelly and Joe, we are truly sad to hear of the tragic accident. We will miss them.  They were wonderful neighbors. We send our sincere condolences.  

Jay and Mitzi MacKay

Sandy, UT

Chris, Linda, Annabah and Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Joe will be greatly missed!! Brian, Andrea, Grant, Kennon and Jillian Garry

Brian Garry

Sandy, ut

To: Chris, Linda, Annabah and Jean..We are so sadden for your loss. Joe & Kelly will be greatly missed by your family. Joe was so kind and thoughtful - and a wonderful helper. My prayers are for your family. God is the comforter to you during this sorrowful time and He will comfort you.

Belinda & Philicia Friedman

Sandy, UT

Dear Tom and Ruth, Chris and Anne- We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We have such fond, fond memories of him. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gene and Marcia

Gene and Marcia Montalbano

Bend, OR

Dear Mr and Mrs Glasser, Anne and Chris-- I am so very sorry about Joe's passing and I send you my deepest sympathy. Joe was such a special person and I have wonderful memories of skiing with him and all the Glassers at Gore all those years when we were young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....I am sending you much love and caring at this most difficult time. Love, Meredith

Meredith Montalbano Savadove

Bend, OR

Dear Tom and Ruth, Chris and Anne I am so deeply sorry about Joe and his wife Kelly. I remember my grandfather saying that no family should have to go through the death of a child. There is peace in knowing that Joe and Kelly are in good hands up above with God. My thoughts are with you all. Tracy (Johnson) Henion

Tracy (Johnson) Henion

slc, ut

A friend in Utah read of the canoeing accident which said Joe graduated in Math at Oneonta State College. I am a retired Math Prof from there and send my love to his family and Kelley's family. J. Taylor Hollist Oneonta, New York

J. Taylor Hollist

Oneonta, NY

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