Bio

Joe Famellette was a popular student-athlete during his tenure at SUNY Orange. He was named the college's Athlete of the Year in 1958 after participating in tennis, wrestling, and basketball.

After SUNY Orange, Famellette attended Springfield College, earning his bachelor s and master s degrees in physical education. He worked and coached at Rockland Community College for 50 years, retiring in 2010. In 1995, Famellette competed for Team USA in the World Biathlon Championships in Mexico. In 2009, he and his partner placed fourth at the National Senior Olympics. Famellette was inducted into Rockland Community College Hall of Fame in 2010 and the on-campus gymnasium at RCC is named in his honor.