In his youth, Joseph proudly served his country for 5 years as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps.  Upon his return, he continued to serve his beloved community as a firefighter with the Somerville Fire Department for 32 years.

Joe was a kid at heart.  He loved life, family and his Boston sports teams.  A visit with Joe meant a long discussion about the current Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics.

A Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) on Tuesday, February 21st at 9:00am. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 262 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 at 10:00am.

Calling Hours will be Monday February 20th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Services will conclude with Joseph being laid to rest at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.