Joseph L. Enright

Joseph L. Enright, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, surrounded by his loving Family.

Joe was born on March 18th, 1952, in Derrymore East, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He was the youngest of eight children of the late Michael and Julia (née Sayers) Enright.

Joe was the beloved Husband of Claire (née Smith) of Gola, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, Ireland and Father to his Daughter Siobhán and her Husband Christoph Roggenkamp, his Son Joseph Michael and his Daughter Claire Marie, as well as Grandfather to his Grandson Braden Roggenkamp.

He was the beloved Brother of Patrick and his Wife Maura;

the late Michael and his Wife the late Mary;

the late Martin and his Wife Ellen 'Eileen';

Thomas and his Wife the late Eileen 'Chris'; the late Denis;

Noreen and her Husband John Fox; as well as John and his Wife Eileen.

Joe was a beloved Uncle to his many Nieces and Nephews, a wonderful Brother-in-Law and a great Friend to so many.

After immigrating as a teenager from Ireland to New York City, Joe joined the Carpenter's Union

AFL/CIO Local #608.

He was the Building Supervisor of the Regent in Elmhurst, Queens

and proudly became a citizen of the United States of America.

Joe and his Family then made Middle Village, Queens their home for the rest of his life.

He then joined the Communications Workers of America Local #1109 and was working at the World Trade Center where he survived the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.

He then spent the rest of his career back with the Carpenter's Union

Local #157.

Joe was a proud long-time member of the Knights of Columbus

G.W. Hudson Council #3701 and for many decades he enjoyed each Summer at the beautiful community of Woodcliff Park in

Baiting Hollow, Long Island, NY.

Joe enjoyed fishing in his boat on the Long Island Sound, deer hunting in the late fall, spending time with family and friends, and visiting his native Ireland. He was especially proud to be a 'Kerryman', and always cheered on County Kerry's Gaelic football team, cherishing each of their many championships.

A Wake for Joe will be held on Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5 at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 61-40 Woodhaven Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day.

A Catholic Funeral Mass for Joe will be held on Wednesday, March 6th at 9:45 AM at

Our Lady of Hope Church,

61-18 71st. Street, Middle Village, NY 11379

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Joseph L. Enright. Thank you.