On June 21, 2023

Joseph Kay III, 32

 

Joseph William Kay III, 32, of Rutland died on June 15, 2023 at his home. 

He was born Dec. 21, 1990 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Brian and Cathy (Rieben) Kay. 

Joseph Kay attended Hamden Hall and later RIT.

He worked as a senior network engineer and had his own business, Killington IT Services. 

He was a member of Killington Fire Department and worked with Regional Ambulance.

Kay was an avid skier and member of the Killington Freestyle Team.

He is survived by his mom and dad, his sister Miranda, and his wife Laura, Aunt Kathryn Ellen Franzman, Uncle Joseph William Kay Jr., Aunt Lorraine Kay, and numerous cousins and nephews. 

He is predeceased by his uncle Al Franzman. 

A memorial service will be held at the Killington Fire Dept. at 4 p.m. on Thursday,  June 22. Memorial Contributions may be made to Rutland County Humane Society 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, Vermont.  Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.

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