Cossayuna, NY – Joseph C Bravata, 91, of Cossayuna, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Our Dad was an avid hunter from as far back as we can remember. Hunting season always entailed at least a 3-day trip to hunting camp in the Catskills. But he rarely ever came back with a deer! It finally dawned on us he spent most of his time during these excursions drinking scotch with his hunting buddies!

Our Dad built and owned several businesses. His first was in demolition and rubbish removal. He had a bunch of dump trucks and a collection of dozers. He loved riding on his bulldozer at the job sites.

Our Dad was a very hard worker! There was no one who possessed his level of endurance. He often said, “I don’t quit until the job is done”. Others on the project would go home. He kept going! He always left the job site beautifully landscaped!

Dad was the original Long Island “Godfather’. But, not really, even though he owned a garbage company for many years. He did have to rub elbows with some tough characters, though! But he did this with aplomb! Dad had great people skills. He made friends easily. Dad was the epitome of “chill” and a happy guy. He rarely got angry. But, when he did, watch out!

Then our dear old Dad, as we sometimes referred to him, decided to build a Campground in the Adirondacks. He didn’t know much about how to tackle such a project but he just figured it out! He hitched his trusty bulldozer and trailer to his new Ford dump truck and traveled upstate to his acreage on Schroon River. Well, he got the job done, as always. He took pride in creating 70 campsites, always careful not to remove one more tree or bush than needed. Dad was an environmentalist. He respected nature and appreciated its grandeur.

All Dad’s business ventures were successful. He had some setbacks but his will and determination to succeed always prevailed.

Dad especially enjoyed the last 25 years of his life. He retired on Cossayuna Lake with his lovely wife Nina. He built a wonderful log home there on prime parcels of lakefront.

Dad was a gregarious man who loved people. He had the gift of gab and was about as charming as they come. He loved to entertain large groups of friends in his log home. Entering Dad’s home was like walking into a museum. Lots of interesting, lovely furnishings, hand selected by himself and Nina. Everyone was welcome for dinner and cocktails. He was a great host!

Dad had an amazing group of friends at the Lake. They would often sing his praises to his children. His neighbors loved Dad. He loved them. For a time, he was considered the unofficial mayor of Cossayuna.

Dad adored each one of us as we did him. We kids would joke among ourselves that Dad often spoke in parables. Wisdom about life was his specialty. He gave great advice. Dad learned from his mistakes and passed on essential life lessons. It was important to him to leave a proud legacy for his children and grandchildren. He did that! We believe he is now happy in a heavenly place. God bless you Dad!

Predeceased by wives, Angela D. Buonaiuto and most recently Anna (Nina) Esposito.

Beloved father of: Russell, Karen Offerman, Joseph Jr. (Barbara Pecor), Lois Bink (Michael), Kenneth Bravata, Jo-Anne Bravata Sydney (Dana), Jay Ann Tropin (Mitch), Ginny Rudtner and Vincent LoPresti.  Loving Grandfather of 12 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.  Dearly loved brother of his sister, Frances Behrendt and his brother, Dominic Bravata.

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Wasilla, Alaska – Rodney Ray Alto, 61 years old died peacefully with his family by his side at the Mat-Su Regional Hospital in Wasilla AK on December 14th, 2022.

Born in Dillingham to Tom and Justiana Alto, on August 10th, 1961 Rodney grew up in Egegik, AK, then later went on to South Naknek to attend high school and graduated from the Bristol Bay Borough High School. Rodney later met and married his wife Joyce of 36 years on October 10th, 1986.

Rodney loved fishing and hunting all over Alaska providing for his family. This includes fishing in the Bering Sea Crab Fishery, Seining Humpys, Bristol Bay Red, King and Silver Salmon. He was a Big Game Hunting Guide for Bear, Moose and Caribou and not to mention all of the Geese and Ducks as well. He loved spending time with family and friends especially his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed storytelling and laughing with all and made many friends along the way in every part of the state that he traveled to.

He also worked construction and maintenance jobs which gave him the skills to build his home in Naknek where he and Joyce raised their children thru all 12 years of school.

Rodney is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Justiana Alto, sister in-law Candy Alto.

Rodney is survived by his wife Joyce, Children Andrew and Megan Alto, Charlene Alto, his grandchildren Karson and Serenity, His sisters and brother Terri Albright (Duane), Ruth Peterson (Andrew), Tina Alto and Gerald Alto, Aunts and Uncles, many cousins, nieces and nephews and many many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Alaska Aviation Museum Hanger on Thursday December 22nd from 4-7pm in Anchorage.

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