Joseph Benjamin West III, 75, of Watkins Glen, NY passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, January 7, 1948. He was honorably discharged after serving 9 years in the U. S. Army. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 20 years and has been a resident of Watkins Glen for the past 21 years. Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen, and two children from a previous marriage; a daughter, Dawn Marie and a son, Joseph Benjamin West IV. He had a kind heart, a warm greeting for everyone, and was well-liked by all he met. He is deeply missed.