Joseph W. Coburn IV, passed away peacefully beside his family at his Pine Bush home on the evening of October 26, 2026 at the age of 73.The son of the late Joseph W. Coburn III and Marion E. Coburn, formerly Norbury, he was born on July 7, 1953 in Nyack, NY.
Joe was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College for his under graduate degree and St. Johns University School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree graduating in 1979. Joe spent the next 47 years practicing law in private practice in Ellenville as a partner with Berger Friedman and Coburn law office until opening his own office in Pine Bush in the early 1990's practicing general law.
Over the course of 47 years Joe spent approximately 26 years as an assistant district attorney with the Ulster County district attorneys office. Joe also spent many years as a special prosecutor for the town of Montgomery.
During his time as Special Prosecutor for the town of Montgomery, Joe also provided pro bono work with the Ulster County Family Courts dealing with cases for children as a law guardian and adults who found themselves in need of an attorney. Joe traveled to Kingston sometimes 3-4 times per week in order to reach his clients in Ulster courts. He accomplished all this while maintaining a private practice in Pine Bush.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Alice L., and devoted son Michael P, his brother Michael J. and his wife Donna, his sister Melinda and her husband Gary Wegener, sister in law Ann Wiskoski, brother in law Ronald Wiskoski and his wife Georgianne, sister in law Audrey, and husband Thomas Bird, and several nieces and nephews.
Joe was involved with local youth sports as a coach, an official, and was an avid reader. He was a gentle, caring man who loved his family and his community and will be greatly missed. Joe helped all who walked through his door.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 29, 2026 from 5-8pm at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. 1525 Burlingham Rd Pine Bush NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday October 30, 2026 at 10am at St. Pauls Roman Church, 2800 Rte 17K, Bullville NY 10915. Burial will take place in New Prospect Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church P.O. Box 222 Bullville, NY 10915.
Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com.