Joseph J. Palya Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joseph J. Palya of Yonkers, New York is shared. Joseph, born on April 7, 1946, passed away on August 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph J. Palya to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rosemary Palya (White) and John Palya. He is survived by: his cousins, Lyn Fillis, Maureen, William Pekera, David Fillis, Debora Fillis Ryba, Steve Ryba, Doug, Jessica Fillis, Lynne, Andy Thompson, Dan Daboval, Brian Pekera, Gail, Lori Jaskolkowski, Kyle Thompson, Allison Smith, Ryan, Brent Daboval, Oliver, Elliott Ryba, Matthew, Madeline, Harper, Emerson and Wes Fillis.
Visitation was held on Sunday, August 30th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ruggiero & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services (732 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 10:30 AM at the St. John the Baptist Church (670 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704). A burial was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 11:45 AM at the Oakland Cemetery (2 Saw Mill River Rd, Yonkers, NY 10701).
In lieu of flowers, Joseph requested that donations be made to Manhattan College (https://manhattan.edu) and the Army A Club, two organizations he actively supported.
