F. Joseph

Mcpartlin

Francis Joseph McPartlin ("Joe") went to heaven on March 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his devoted family after an 18-month battle with cancer. Joe was born on October 28, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Frank McPartlin, fresh from Scotland, and Madeline Slowey, from Sag Harbor. He and his younger sisters, Marie and Eileen (predeceased), and their families were a close knit , Irish Catholic family who always loved having a houseful of friends and relatives throughout his life. One of the many stories his sisters recounted over the years was how Joe told them they had to drive fast if they wanted him to teach them to drive. That is how he lived his life, in overdrive, with zest and exuberance. He was a devout Catholic always faithful to his moral values. He was fiercely competitive and never lost an argument yet saw the best in everyone regardless of their opinion. He helped countless people behind the scenes, never taking credit or making his good deeds known. He was a fun loving, big, strong man physically and mentally with a happy, Irish face who left a lasting impression on all who met him.

Joe's early years were spent in Southern Connecticut until the family moved to Sag Harbor. The back yard of his home bordered that of his four first cousins and they had a ball growing up and raising hell together. His father, a vacuum cleaner salesman for Sears Roebuck, left a note to the family when he died saying "Always be good Christians and good friends just as you are already doing" and that is exactly what they did.

Joe graduated from Iona College in 1958. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany from 1958-1960 and then served in the reserves from 1960-1962. He began working at General Motors Acceptance Corporation in 1961 collecting past due accounts and repossessing cars in the Bronx. He worked long days and advanced through many jobs in Manhattan and later in Massachusetts and Buffalo eventually earning the job of Vice President of Leasing in the company's Detroit headquarters.

Joe married Claudia Guerin (predeceased), for whom he had affection ever since his newspaper delivery days, on February 4, 1961 during a blizzard and snow held a certain magic in their relationship for evermore. They were happily married for 38 years until Claudia's death in 1999 and had five children ("the troops") who they raised primarily in East Northport, NY with many weekends spent visiting relatives' homes in Sag Harbor over the years. Upon Joe's retirement in 1995, they returned to their beloved hometown of Sag Harbor. Children are Cathy McPartlin Beaumont (husband Peter) of Andover, MA, Michael (wife Marian) of N. Andover, MA, Jim (wife Lorraine) of Mooresville, NC, Stephen (predeceased) and Claudia McPartlin Weihler (husband Ryan) of Royal Oak, MI. He had six grandchildren, Carolyn, Stephen Patrick, Joe, Ryan, Kaity and Stephen Thomas, all of MA who were always so proud to have him as their grandpa.

Joe was blessed to have found the second "love of his life", Pat Manzi, who brought immense joy to him and his family over the past 17 years. Joe and Pat had many adventures over the years and traveling both inside and outside of the US.

Visiting hours are Thursday, 3/22/18, from 4-8 PM at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 91 Hampton Street, Sag Harbor, NY. The Celebration of Life will be at St. Andrews Church on Friday, 3/23/18, at 11 AM at St. Andrews Church, 122 Division St., Sag Harbor, NY. All are welcome. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrews Church, 122 Division Street, Sag Harbor, NY, 11963.