Joseph L Belanger, age 82, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 16, 1931 in Maine. He was a son of the late Wilfred and Catherine (Ouillette) Belanger. He was a communicant of St Rose de Lima Parish. Joseph worked as a foreman for Superbrush Co for many years. He was a retired Army Airforce Korean War veteran. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and traveling. He loved to spend time with his family, friends and neighbors. He leaves his beloved wife of 59 years, Francoise (Picca) Belanger of Chicopee; 1 son, William Belanger and his wife Rita of Bondsville, MA; 1 daughter Nancy McKay and her husband Dr. David McKay of Longmeadow and 5 grandchildren Jess and Kyle McKay and Nicolas Belanger and his wife Marrissa, Sarah and Emily Belanger. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct.10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Medical Center, 271 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.GriseFH.com.