Mr. Joseph Valencourt Jr., age 62, of State Route 5, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Syracuse after a lengthy illness. Born in Utica on June 3, 1951, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Emiline (Yaghy) Valencourt. He was raised and educated locally, after which he joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country in Vietnam. Survivors include his son, Matthew Valencourt; and his sister, Diane Webber. Funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Joe, or add to his online memorial, may do so at www.eneafamily.com. His family has entrusted all funeral arrangements to The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, (Town of Frankfort) Ilion, NY, Funeral directors Harry & Kevin Enea. (315) - 894-8000.