Joseph C. Gerthoffer

January 10, 1932 - March 8, 2022

Joseph C. Gerthoffer, 90, of Liverpool, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Crouse Hospital due to complications from COVID, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Helen (Hickey) and John Gerthoffer. Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he was in charge of the Purchasing Department at Crucible Steel for 36 dedicated years before retiring in 1991. Joe was a member of the Four (F) Fishing Club, Pastime Athletic Club, a past president of the Knights of Columbus Council, and a member of the Crucible Management Club. Joe was an avid Syracuse sports fan and in his spare time he enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing, but most of all, loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Mary Therese Sutter of Pittsburgh, PA. Joe is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 52 years, Carol J. (Eckert) Gerthoffer, of Liverpool; 3 daughters, Melody Speier, of Liverpool, Pamela (Jorge) Orozco, of FL, and Melissa (Roderick) Tucker, of FL; 3 grandchildren, Brittany Waskiewicz (Nick Capparelli), Brandon Waszkiewicz, and Alanna Tucker; his sister, Ellen Klepo, of Ohio; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A very special thank you to Paul Waszkiewicz for all his love and care he provided to Joseph over the years. It meant the world to him. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME. Online condolences may be made at tjpfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the CNY SPCA 5878 E. Molloy Rd. Syracuse, NY 13211.