Joseph received his sacraments through the Roman Catholic Church and was a lifelong disciple of Christ Jesus. He resided in Brooklyn, NY then journeyed to Wayne, NJ and was married to Hazel Russell in 1991 eventually moving to Andover in 2013 where he became a parishioner at the Good Shepherd R.C. Church.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Hazel Mancini of over 30 years and surviving are his stepchildren, William, Clifford, Curtis and Lauren,10 loving grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Joseph joined the Navy during World II and served honorably in the Pacific Theater as a Quartermaster First Class and after his discharge, worked for the NY court system his entire career. Joseph loved a good laugh and was always ready with joke, Wood Eye, Wood Eye, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, loved horse racing at the Meadowlands Caribbean poker at the Casino, and was lifelong NY Mets Fan enjoying the game of baseball more than most.
He was a kind and faith driven person who cared deeply for his wife and family.
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