We are sad to say that Joseph Francis Duane passed away on Saturday, March 18th at age 58, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born in Manhasset, NY on January 21, 1965 to Mary and Francis Duane and grew up in Port Washington, Long Island with his three sisters and brother. He graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in 1983, and he attended University of Maryland. He held a variety of jobs throughout his life; from ski instructing in Breckenridge, CO to financing on Wall Street. In 1990, he started his business, Joseph Duane Painting, which he continued for the rest of his life.

He met his wife, Terry, in 1995 in one of his favorite places - Montauk, NY. They were married in 1998 and lived in New York City. Joe and Terry wanted to raise a family in a beautiful place and instill a love of nature, so they moved to South Woodstock, Vermont in 1999. Joe's three children were the light of his life.

Joe worked as Ski Patrol Assistant Director at Okemo Mountain. Most recently, he was Ski Patrol Director at Saskadena Six, working there for over 18 years. Joe was an active person who skinned and skied Saskadena Six almost every day, sometimes switching it up by going to Pico or Killington. He also spent a great deal of time golfing, hiking, biking, running, playing lacrosse with his kids, and adventuring out in the backcountry with his son.

Family was of utmost importance to Joe. He is survived by his wife, Terry, and their three children; Abbey, Nora and Will. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Duane, his three sisters, Mary (Sean), Patricia (Kester) and Olivia (Kirk) and many loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Francis Duane and his brother, Andrew Duane. Joe was a man who lived his life to the fullest and was happiest with his family and in the outdoors. His kindness touched many lives and his friends and family will miss him dearly.

A memorial gathering will be held at Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, VT on Thursday, March 23rd from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.