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Joseph Carroll Obituary

Brockton Joseph F. Carroll, 90, of Brockton, died July 11, 2008. A native of Revere, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He resided in Cambridge for many years and was a heavy equipment operator for the state and played piano professionally. He retired to South Carolina and enjoyed worldwide traveling. He was a member of D.A.V. and the Y.M.C.A. The husband of the late Margaret J. (Malley) Carroll, Joseph was the beloved father of Joan Carroll of Brockton, Patricia Norton of Stoughton and Margaret Tomeo of Revere; a loving grandfather and great-grandfather; and uncle of many. All are welcome to calling hours, Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral Wednesday, at 8 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Cambridge Cemetery. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Jul. 13, 2008.

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Patty Fitzmaurice

July 19, 2008

My Dearest Friend Peggy,
May GOD walk you thru the hardest times in your life, and when you see only one set of foot-prints it was then that he carried you. I love you so much Peggy and you know I am only just a phone call away. John I also know how much Joe meant to you, so to you I am also so sorry for your loss, and may GOD BLESS you both, and to you Peggy just "let go and let GOD"... Joan and Patty, and Stacy, and Shannon, and Tara, I am so sorry for your losses, I know how much your Father and Grandfather meant to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. Just think he is now together with PEG and now they are both very happy. May GOD BLESS all of you, and may you all live long and happy and healthy lives......................

Sincerely, and Love from
Patty, Fitzy, Kelly and,
Kevin Fitzmaurice

Bethel Medical Group

July 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Joan, we all so loved seeing you and your wonderful Dad. You are such an amazing daughter.

Patricia Gullage

July 15, 2008

Dear Joan,Pat and Peggy,
Please accept my deepest
sympathy in the death of your loving
father.

Mike Casey

July 13, 2008

Mr. Carroll,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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