Obituary of Joseph Brian Mackey

Joseph B. Mackey Fair Haven, VT – Joseph Brian Mackey, age 51 of Fair Haven, Vermont passed away in his home on Marc h 7, 2021 after coping with years of prolonged illness. He enjoyed time with family and friends, especially around the local racetrack where he assisted as a crew chief for Miller Racing. He also served on the Hampton, NY fire department for many years. He was a very family-oriented man, always wanting to be around them, especially his grandchildren whom he loved very much. Joe was born to Toyvia and Ellen (Harrington) Mackey of West Pawlet, VT on July 7, 1970 and attended Granville High School. He is survived by his children Corey Mackey of Granville, NY, Victoria Mackey and Lilly Mullen of Rutland, VT, Adam Mackey of Salisbury, Vt, Shelby Seagren, Harlie and Ty Mackey of Fair Haven, VT, and his beloved grandchildren: Neveah, Brayden, Bennett, Harper, Carter, and Hayden. They were the joy of his life! A special thanks to Michelle Chambers for taking such great care of him during his illness and being a longtime friend his. Joe also leaves behind his three brothers: Dan Mackey and his wife Deb of Poultney, VT, Tim Mackey and his wife Sue of Rupert, VT, Scott Mackey and Donna of Granville, NY as well as many nieces, nephews, his ex-wife, Tiffany Bowen, as well as good friends. He was predeceased by his parents and maternal grandparents, Wayne and Barbara Harrington, formerly of West Pawlet, VT. Calling hours for family and friends will be held at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY on Saturday, March 27 from 2-4 pm. Masks must be worn while you are in the funeral home and space is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. Please be patient waiting to enter. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org.