John Joseph Segrue (Joe), 74 years of age, went home to be with the lord, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at UHS Wilson Medical Center, surrounded with love and his entire family.
Joe was born February 2, 1949, in Binghamton, N.Y. After graduating high school at Binghamton North High. Joe joined the United States Marine Corps, where he was granted Honorable Discharge earning a purple heart for his courageous efforts, after being shot and wounded during combat during the Vietnam war. Joe then served as a police officer in the city of Binghamton from November 1970 until he retired with 23 years of service in August of 1993. Joe was born to protect and serve, the definition of a true hero.
Joe was predeceased by his late father and mother, James and Mary Segrue. His beautiful younger sister MaryAnn Segrue and his precious granddaughter Vivian Rose Mandyck, who was waiting for him with loving, open arms as he entered the gates of heaven.
Joe lived in Endwell, N.Y. and is survived; by his wife of 51 years Catherine Jane Segrue. 4 children; 8 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Andrea, (Todd) Macan, (Ryan, Caleb, Christian) Valerie Mandyck, (Isaac, Lucas, Alivia, Noah, Casey) Joseph Segrue, Katie, (Gerald) Pondolfino (Logan). Sister, Margaret, (Bhagawan) Dugan-Gajwani and Brother, James, (Annie) Segrue. (Aunt Carole) Several nieces, nephews and family cousins. Close friends from the police force.
Joe was a one of a kind human being that can never be replicated. He was an incredible brave, strong, man of honor and dignity. Joe had a way of leaving a lasting impression on people with his genuine and brutal honest personality! John was a man of faith, who loved God and raised his family with strong faith, core values and love. If you knew him, you would understand he had a heart of gold. Joe lived his life as a hard worker and was an amazing provider for his family, living life for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Joe was a very hands on father and very passionate about coaching his son during his youth.
Joe loved the outdoors and before he became ill, he was always outside. Joe was a member of the Binghamton Gun club, and enjoyed spending a lot of his free time there. Joe was a highly skilled hunter and fisherman, he had unconditional love for his hunting dogs. It brought Joe extreme joy to teach his son and grandson’s how to hunt, fish, and shoot skeet! As, he had an impeccable shot!
Our family would like to thank the Syracuse Veteran Affairs. In particular, Joe’s core support in the out-patient spinal cord unit. Especially Dr. Sapkota, his wonderful home nurse Joe, and his favorite nurse of all time Ola, who assisted in his health and comfort more than they will ever know! Along with the caregiver support program, who assisted us with multiple resources to care for him at home. We will be forever grateful for your kindness and support.
Funeral services will be held Friday July 7th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott. N.Y. Family is asking to please gather immediately outside after mass to honor Joe’s courage and service with a tribute from his fellow Veterans and Binghamton police comrades.
The family will receive friends and family at Pucedo Funeral home, 1905 Watson Boulevard, Endicott N.Y. on Thursday 7/6/23 from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, please make any type of donation to the Vietnam Vets.
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