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Rev. C. Joseph Ingraham
January 21, 1932 ~ April 10, 2017 (age 85) 85 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Janet Douglass, Troy NY
April 30, 2017 1:31 AM
When I walked into the Christ Church office one midweek day in February 1993, a British Methodist Local Preacher with time to give - I had no working papers back then- Rev. Joe, as I knew him, welcomed me with open arms. He called me a "gift from God" (hardly, but appreciated!) and we became a ministry team. He had great stories of his early congregations including a man in White Plains who had a chimpanzee as his butler! He was welcoming of everyone, had a heart for those who were suffering and was a gifted preacher, not unwilling to burst into a hymn on occasion. And a great chuckle. Thanks for everything, my friend!
Message from Bill & Ginny Robinson
April 26, 2017 11:02 AM
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Ingraham Family at this time. Sorry we are not able to be there for the week end services,but be assured our hearts will be with you all. Many many memories will never be forgotten. Our love.
Message from Paula Stone
April 25, 2017 11:08 AM
Deepest sympathy on the loss of Joe. I know Mary you and your family gave him the greatest support and comfort during his long-term care. Now you are at comfort knowing he is resting in peace with the Almighty Father.
Message from Jane & Jim Gilpin
April 21, 2017 11:37 AM
So sorry for your loss, he will be dearly missed, but may you find peace. We have very fond memories of your family's tenure at Perry Hall UMC.
Jane & Jim of Holiday Manor Rd.
Jane & Jim of Holiday Manor Rd.
Message from Helen Volk
April 18, 2017 10:53 AM
Mary and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Rev. Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I am sorry to hear of Rev. Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Message from Nancy and Doug Purcell
April 17, 2017 9:30 PM
Mary,
Joe was and will always be a magical force of love in our lives. I think of him, and you so often, always with a smile, and always with gratitude. You and your family shared him so generously with the strangers he blessed. We celebrate his life; we celebrate Joe.
Joe was and will always be a magical force of love in our lives. I think of him, and you so often, always with a smile, and always with gratitude. You and your family shared him so generously with the strangers he blessed. We celebrate his life; we celebrate Joe.
Message from Bob Long
April 17, 2017 9:00 PM
I have the highest regard for my colleague, Pastor Joe.
Joe's down-to-earth unmistakable care for people was his trademark, whether it was his wife, Mary, of his children and their families, the congregations he served or people in the communities where he lived.
Joe had a hope-filled outlook on life. He went beyond optimistic -- he expressed the hope of life-fulfilling transformation in which he invited all into a more healing future.
Thank you, Joe, for your very personal expression of the love that Jesus expressed -- a love which Jesus received from the Source of Life and Love. In and through your love many were invited and supported into a life which they could not imagine on their own.
For the gifts you gave to me and so many others, I honor you with gratitude.
Shalom,
Bob Long
Joe's down-to-earth unmistakable care for people was his trademark, whether it was his wife, Mary, of his children and their families, the congregations he served or people in the communities where he lived.
Joe had a hope-filled outlook on life. He went beyond optimistic -- he expressed the hope of life-fulfilling transformation in which he invited all into a more healing future.
Thank you, Joe, for your very personal expression of the love that Jesus expressed -- a love which Jesus received from the Source of Life and Love. In and through your love many were invited and supported into a life which they could not imagine on their own.
For the gifts you gave to me and so many others, I honor you with gratitude.
Shalom,
Bob Long
Message from Maria Libertucci Swiader
April 17, 2017 3:58 PM
Marilisa, Christa, and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Maria Libertucci Swiader
on April 17, 2017 3:55 PM
Message from Joy Lemka
April 17, 2017 7:58 AM
Dear Mary & family,
Joe was a special person who touched the life of everyone he met. Please know he will always be remembered and missed. He was a role model to all of us.
Joy Lemka, FUMC, E.G.
Joe was a special person who touched the life of everyone he met. Please know he will always be remembered and missed. He was a role model to all of us.
Joy Lemka, FUMC, E.G.
Message from Pastor Al Johnson
April 14, 2017 11:44 AM
Shalom:
Pastor Joe had a VERY significant influence on my journey into pastoral ministry. Shortly after his "official" retirement he served North Main in Gloversville, where I attended. I had some "challenges" to my call, but his Grace & Wisdom & many hours of support got me through. I have served as a Pastor since that time in 1997-98 and currently serve Pine Grove in Colonie. Joe also officiated at my wedding in 2000 in East Greenbush, sadly Karen passed in 2003.
May all who mourn his passing be comforted by the peace of Christ and Christ of peace.
Shalom, Pastor Al Johnson
Pastor Joe had a VERY significant influence on my journey into pastoral ministry. Shortly after his "official" retirement he served North Main in Gloversville, where I attended. I had some "challenges" to my call, but his Grace & Wisdom & many hours of support got me through. I have served as a Pastor since that time in 1997-98 and currently serve Pine Grove in Colonie. Joe also officiated at my wedding in 2000 in East Greenbush, sadly Karen passed in 2003.
May all who mourn his passing be comforted by the peace of Christ and Christ of peace.
Shalom, Pastor Al Johnson
A candle was lit by Dave & Carol Robinson
on April 14, 2017 10:40 AM
Message from Dave & Carol Robinson
April 14, 2017 10:36 AM
Papa Joe's heart was so big inside of himself that he shared it immensely to all he met and came in contact with. His laughter and smile put all he was near into a never ending comfort zone which is proven with his wife Mary, their kids, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Papa Joe also had another caring side too. ..like when he took a single person sailboat out on Sebec Lake, played Parchisi game board on a rainy Sebec Lake day, lend a helping hand on shore line cookout days, and providing communion in 1986. Mary our thoughts are with ALL of you. He is missed.
Message from Beth Spoor
April 14, 2017 6:15 AM
So very sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and pastor. Thinking of you all.
A candle was lit by Skip and Beth Spoor
on April 14, 2017 6:13 AM
Message from Kathy Casey
April 13, 2017 9:25 PM
Christa and family...sorry for your loss. May you find peace through your grief.
A candle was lit by Kathy Casey
on April 13, 2017 9:21 PM
Message from Patrick Teater
April 13, 2017 8:03 PM
I am glad I had the opportunity to spend time with you cousin. May God welcome you to your new home <3
A candle was lit by Patrick Teater
on April 13, 2017 8:01 PM
Message from Kimberly Coons Westervelt
April 13, 2017 5:42 PM
To Christa and family.... Your father was such a sweet man. He will live on in our hearts. RIP Mr. Ingraham. God bless
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