Joseph Alfred Kohm, Sr.

Joseph Alfred Kohm, Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away into Heaven on September 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born May 11, 1944, in Ithaca, N.Y., the oldest son to Alfred Kohm and Alice Hoey Kohm.


He and his beautiful wife Mary were married October 31, 1964. Joe is survived by his wife Mary and three children, Joseph Alfred Kohm, Jr. (and his wife Lynne), Elizabeth (Buff) Alice Boyce (and her husband Greg), and Sarah Susan Easton (and her husband John). He is also survived by his brother William Hoey Kohm, and he was preceded in death by his brother James Martin Kohm. He leaves behind his sisters-in-law Doris Mayo Matthews, Elizabeth (Buff) Mayo, Rosemary Welch Kohm, Anne Treichler Kohm, and many nieces and nephews. He had six adoring grandchildren: Joseph Alfred Kohm, III, Kathleen Elizabeth Kohm, Grace Elizabeth Boyce, Gregory Lorne Boyce, Elizabeth (Ellie) Joy Easton, and Benjamin John Easton.

Joe was an electrician for Cornell University for many years and was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Joe loved all people, but especially his grandchildren. He took an interest in every aspect of their lives, encouraging them in all their activities. He gave generously to all who were in need. We are proud and honored to have him as our father. We give thanks to the wonderful people who cared for him at the end of his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 12 noon at his beloved Immaculate Conception Church. The family will greet friends in the Parish Hall following the mass. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Immaculate Conception Church or Hospice of Ithaca. Bangs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
"Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live...'" John 11:25

Saturday, September 10, 2016 12:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Church 113 N. Geneva St. Ithaca, NY 14850