Joseph A. Ginnery

Joseph A. Ginnery, 33, of Hinsdale, NY died unexpectedly at home Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Born September 19, 1986 in Olean, NY, he was the son of Timothy Ginnery of Great Valley and Peggy Bullers Ginnery of Salamanca. He was married December 1, 2007 in Salamanca to the former Michelle Wackwitz, who survives.

He had attended both Salamanca and Ellicottville Central Schools and earned his GED in 2007.

He had been employed at several local restaurants, performing food preparation.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the ability to make people laugh. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating, and playing video games with his children.

Surviving besides his wife and parents are: a daughter, Arianna Ginnery; two sons, Kearian and Dana Ginnery, all of Hinsdale, NY; a sister, Dawn (LeRoy Hogle) Chapman, Salamanca, NY; two brothers, Dana Jimerson, Tucson, AZ, Christopher (Nycole Baxter) Ginnery, Salamanca, NY; a favorite cousin, Hayley (Tirell McEntire) Ginnery, Franklinville, NY; in-laws, Jeff and Donna Wackwitz, Olean, NY; a special family friend, Brene (Bryant) Battle, Olean, NY, a good friend, Jesse Wymer, Buffalo, NY; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his beloved cat, Ne-ne.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Max and Jane Bullers, and paternal grandparents, Thomas Ginnery and Beverly Gilman.

Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 1 – 4 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held.

E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.