Joseph Medas Jr.

Joseph Medas Jr. BRIDGEWATER Joseph Medas Jr., of Bridgewater, entered into rest, Oct. 30, at the Guardian Center of Brockton, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease and diabetes. He was age 80. Joseph was born in Bridgewater and was a lifelong resident of Bridgewater. He attended Bridgewater schools and joined the U.S. Navy after his high school graduation. After the war, Joe worked for the Independent Nail Factory in Bridgewater and later he drove trucks for Rapid Line Express. Joe retired from JP Noonan Transportation of West Bridgewater, after 28 years. After retirement, Joe took a part time job as a school bus driver for Lucini Bus Lines of West Bridgewater. Joe was known to be a hard worker and he took great pride in his family and his home. He could often be found gardening or doing yard work. He loved camping, traveling, dancing, country western music and watching his beloved car, No. 24, during NASCAR. Joseph was the devoted husband of 58 years to Gloria (Gaskill) Medas; loving father of Linda Perrault of Winchendon, Joseph Medas III and his wife Jacqui of Brockton and the Rev. Michael B. Medas of Brighton. He was a son of the late Joseph Medas Sr. and Rose (Lawrence) Medas; proud grandfather of seven; and great-grandfather of 13; brother of Clara Hockenberry of Wareham and Jerome Jake Medas of Florida and the late Tony Medas, Richard Medas and Irene (Medas) Gamache. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, Monday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater, at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332