Joseph J. Sheveck, a long time resident of Fishkill, New York, passed away on April 30th of natural causes. He was 86.

Joseph was born on June 29, 1939, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. After moving to New York, he graduated Columbia College, with multiple degrees in Industrial Engineering; and eventually completed both his Master of Science and Professional post-grad degrees.

Joseph joined the workforce in 1962 as a College Recruiter at Colgate-Palmolive Company in Jersey City. His distinguished career however flourished at IBM Corp in East Fishkill, entering as an associate engineer in 1965 and retiring as a senior programming manager in 1994.

He briefly un-retired in 2024 serving as chairman and vice-president of Western Remote Systems, Inc., in Los Angeles, Calif., until earlier this year.

Son of Joseph S. and Mary C. (Garbinski) Sheveck (both predeceased), Joseph leaves behind his wife of 59 years Dorinda D. (Dubetsky) originally of Beacon, New York, two sons, Jay (Vicki A.) of California and Joel (Dawn) of Rhode Island, a grandson Jake of California, his cousin Jack, seven nephews; Matthew, Keith, Chris, Sam, Cory, Daniel and Louis, three nieces; Kati, Olivia and Reagan, a sister-in-law Eleanor Dubetsky, and God child Stacey.

He was predeceased by a brother-in-law Derry Dubetsky.

Joseph was a member of the advisory organization Cecilwood Theater Group, Fishkill, 1972-1977; the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (senior member, various chairmanships 1965-1972); and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (senior member, professional achievement award 1966).

Joseph was articulate in multiple computer programming languages and also spoke fluent Polish.

No memorial will be held. As requested, his ashes will be spread into the sea at a later date by his family. He will be missed.

Joseph was a heavy contributor to both Shriners Hospitals for Children and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital if you wish to donate in his memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc. For online tributes, visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com .