Livonia: On June 23, 2011, Joseph M. Yantachka, Jr. of South Livonia Road, Livonia, NY, our world class adventurer, on an everlasting canoe trip. He was born on July 4, 1951 in Rochester, NY, the son of Joseph and Anna Endza Yantachka, Sr. As a floor installer, he was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union.

Carrying on on his legacy, are the love of his life for almost 40 years, wife Linda Weinhart Yantachka; daughter, Lisa, son Joseph lll and daughter-in-law Sarah and granddaughter, Aubree. daughter Cyndi and son-in-law Fred Moolekamp and granddaughter Sophia. He is also survived by numerous brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Also keeping his spirit alive are priceless friends, Tom Hoffman and Joe Murphy.. To know Joe was to be a friend of Joe’s. He leaves behind countless friends and work colleagues. His family bond with Jim and Mary Burgett and their daughters, Marianna and Melinda spanned more than 40 years.

He will be forever remembered as a kind, adventurous, and free spirit who spent every moment living life to the fullest with friends and family. Joe was a master craftsman who fullfilled his dream of a lifetime by paddling from NY to Florida in a canoe, he built himself. He returned home by hiking on the Appalachian trail.

The family will receive guests on Sunday from 3 – 5 and 7 – 9 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, (21 Big Tree St), Livonia, NY. Friends are requested to bring any written memories or photos. Services will be held on Monday, June 27, 10 : 30 AM at the Gazebo in Vitale Park, Route 20A, Lakeville, NY. Friends and family wishing, may make memorial contributions to Avon Anglers Unlimited, ATT: KIDS POND, PO Box 101, Avon, NY 14414. To send condolences, share a memory or further information, please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com