MILLERTON — Joseph J. Stoeckert (Uncle Joe), of Millerton, New York, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2026, at the age of 87.
Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York on Nov. 15, 1938, to Anthony Stoeckert Sr. and Martha Kirchman. He served in the U.S. Army in the late 1950s before settling down in the Hudson Valley, where he opened Taconic Sports and Camping next to Rudd Pond. He also worked at the main library on the SUNY New Paltz campus, where he became a mentor to many students.
Joe was a beloved uncle, and he will be missed by his family; Karen, Joe, Ellen, Allyn, Oliver, Tim, Chris, Ryan, Pat, Lena, Mimi, Carl, and Anthony. He also enjoyed spending time with his neighbors, Kathleen and Carl, and his other friends in town. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Sr., mother, Martha, and brother, Anthony Jr.
Joe was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, cars, photography, reading, hunting, archery, mega stuf oreos, triscuits, and birdwatching. He introduced his nieces and nephews to the outdoors at early ages, and they still use his original camping equipment and hand-tied flies to this day. He was a collector of antiques, local artwork, and anything related to Buffalo Bill. His collection and legacy continues with his nieces and nephews.
