Joseph Christian Walter of Warwick, NY, entered into rest on January 6, 2025 at his home. He was 68.

The son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Davenport Walter he was born on April 30, 1956 in Warwick, NY.

Joe was a 42-year member of the Raymond Hose Company, Warwick. He served 20 years as a Commissioner of the Warwick Fire District where he was a past Chairman.

Joe retired after 30 years as an operation manager for Amscan, was a welder & machinist for Walter Equipment and along with his wife they ran Edenville General Store.

He enjoyed tractor pulling, mechanical work, working on and restoring a 1936 Sanford Fire Truck, and his family.

He is survived by his wife Deborah A. Bulger Walter; son Peter Walter & wife Amy; Laura Miller & husband Scott H. Jr.; sister Susan Black; nephew Dennis Black; niece Kate Grace Black; and several grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son, Thomas Edward Walter.

A memorial for Joe will be held on Saturday March 22, 2025 from 12 – 4 PM at the Raymond Firehouse, 200 West St., Warwick, NY 10990.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to the Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990.

The family would like to send out a special “Thank You” to Hospice, Good Samaritan Home Healthcare and Dulcie.