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Dr. Herbert M. Joseph Jr.

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Herbert Joseph Obituary

JOSEPH, Dr. Herbert M. Jr. "Herb" Of Columbia, Maryland passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008 of Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, at his home in Columbia, MD with his wife, Avolon, by his side. "Herb" was born on July 20, 1950 in New Orleans, LA to Joy Williams-Joseph and Herbert M. Joseph, Sr. He received a B.S. degree in Psychology from Bradley University, a M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology from Boston University in 1975 and 1982 respectively and a M.P.H. degree from Boston University's School of Public Health in 1996. He was extremely interested in Family Psychology and co-authored and published many articles on the topic. Herb was employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/SAMHSA in Rockville, MD as a Public Health Advisor with responsibility for monitoring and managing Public Health Programs in several States and was often called upon to speak on a variety of topics about the programs he worked with. Before coming to work for DHHS, Herb was employed by the DC Government as a Health Systems Administrator and prior to that served as Chief Psychologist at the Boston Medical Center, Director, Center for Multicultural Training (CMTP) in Psychology at the Boston Medical Center; and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine. Herb is survived by his wife Avolon Hamer Joseph of 34 years, his daughters Felicia and Andrea, his father Herbert M. Joseph, Sr., his mother Joy Williams, his stepmother Cecelia Joseph, his brothers and sister: Irving Joseph, Bernard Joseph, Jayneal Joseph (Evonne), Paul Joseph, Ted Williams, Adan Williams, Dale Joseph (Sonjia), Shelley Joseph McAllister (Ester); brother-in-law David Hamer (Sharon), sister-in-laws Revolon Hamer Schmidt, Carolyn Hamer Spriggs (James); numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services will be celebrated at Howell Funeral Home, 10220 Guilford Rd; Jessup, MD on Friday September 19 Wake from 10am to 11am; Service 11am. Interment immediately following at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Dr. Herbert M. Joseph, Jr.

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Joseph

19 Entries

Jackie & James Wilson

September 12, 2024

I remember his smile. A very special person. RIP!

Shani Dowd

September 13, 2020

Its been a dozen years since Herb's passing. Just last week, I found myself quoting Herb to a audience of mental health professionals. His impact on me and on our colleagues still endures.

Shani Dowd

September 30, 2008

To the Joseph Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague Herb. Herb touched many lives, mine among them. He was a man of compassion, integrity, great patience and humor. I know he will leave a great space in your lives, but know also that he will always be with you. He was so very proud of his wife and daughters, and always spoke glowingly of your successes and triumphs. My life is better for having known him. Thank you for sharing him with me.

Lillian W. Smith and Family

September 28, 2008

Dear Joseph Family,
On behalf of our mother, Violetta Watts,Herbert's aunt, we would like to offer our condolences. Herbert was a wonderful person and we share many fond memories of him when he lived in New Orleans as a child as well as his many visits.

Eugene LeGrande

September 22, 2008

Dear Avolon:

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We know you will miss Herb a great deal. Take time to mourn. However, remember that God is your refuge when it seems unbearable. We will keep you in our prayers.

Love and God Bless,
Gene and Helen LeGrande

Monique Smith

September 19, 2008

Dear Joseph Family,

Just a note to let all of you know how saddened we were here in Chicago whne we heard about the loss of our cousin Herbert. We most certainly will miss him. I always enjoyed our conversations and especailly liked sharing memories about attending Bradley. Although we have not had the opportunity to spend time together in a while, all of you are never far from our thoughts. I will never forget the very special reunion that the Joseph family planned for our Boston family reunion and it was the first memory that came to my mind when I received the news about Herb. I have shared the video tape with my children many times. His love for his family, both immediate and extended, was always apparent. He will definitely be missed. We love all of you. Take care and please keep in touch.

Monique Smith

September 19, 2008

Dear Joseph Family,

Just a note to let all of you know how saddened we were here in Chicago when we heard about the loss of our cousin Herbert. We most certainly will miss him. I always enjoyed our conversations and especailly liked sharing memories about attending Bradley. Although we have not had the opportunity to spend time together in a while, all of you are never far from our thoughts. I will never forget the very special events that the Joseph family planned for our Boston family reunion and it was the first memory that came to my mind when I received the news about Herb. I have shared the video tape with my children many times. His love for his family, both immediate and extended, was always apparent. He will definitely be missed. We love all of you. Take care and please keep in touch.

Donna Allen

September 19, 2008

I call you often just to say I love you; all our lives are so busy, but Mama always said to take a minute to show you care. My family really loved your wonderful husband and we will miss him. I will see you soon and will surround you with the love from our hearts. Love Donna, Sonny & Shanta

Guy Seymour

September 19, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Joseph Family and to the Boston area community of health professionals who were his colleagues. Herb was my intern at Boston City Hospital and then my co-worker and eventually my successor as Director of Psychology and the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology and years later as a member of the Massachusetts Psychology Board. I have always been very proud to be affiliated with him and have valued his friendship and his gentle caring over these thirty years. His passing is a great loss for us all, but he will continue to live in the things we have taken away from our interactions with him.

Jackie, Jimmy, & James Wilson

September 19, 2008

Avolon,

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your children. Herb was so well-loved and respected and everyone always had such kind things to say about him. Words are inadequate at a time like this...just know you are loved and supported by us.

With Love,

Mari Carmen Bennasar

September 18, 2008

Dear Joseph family:

Herb was a true mentor and friend. I have not seen you in so many years.. I met the "girls" in 1992 at CMTP graduation at Norman Lefevre's summer home! Herb was the Director during my Internship year and then hired me at CMTP. He has always been a true example and role model
It is with great sadness that I write these words but with a sense of peace about his wonderful life. I wish I could be there.

CMTP Alumni 1992
Current CMTP Associate Director

Dana Karasaki Riley, Psy.D.

September 18, 2008

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Joseph. He was a wonderful man and a great support and inspiration to me when I was an intern at CMTP in 1997. Dr. Joseph was a wonderful teacher, role model, and mentor. I respected him immensely, and I always endeavored to live up to his level of integrity and professionalism. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Ana Gomez

September 18, 2008

Dear Joseph Family,

The world has lost a truly wonderful man in the passing of Dr. Herbert Joseph. I remember Dr. Joseph fondly from my internship year at CMTP. He was such a gentle man of amazing integrity and kindness, as well as a wonderful role model and mentor. I send you all my sincerest condolences. Your family is all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ana L. Gomez, Psy.D.
CMTP Class of 1997

G. LANE

September 18, 2008

AVOLON,

WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE "HOW" THE SAD NEWS PENETRATED WITH HEARING THE LOST OF YOUR HUSBAND! IT IS SO UNFORTUNATE, THAT YOUR LOST(S) HAS BEEN GREAT OVER THE PASS YEAR WITH YOUR FATHER, NOW YOUR HUSBAND.

MY PRAYERS, LOVE AND CONDOLENCES GOES DEEPLY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY - EXTENDED FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS.

MAY YOU FIND THE PEACE OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF THIS STORM. GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL.

Melvin and Jody Kelly

September 18, 2008

Avolon, we are so sorry for your loss of Herb, we know he was love of your life and best friend, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we will alway's be there for you. Love alway's your cousin,

Marilyn King

September 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Joseph Family.

I will always remember Dr. Joseph for his kind words of encouragement and support to me as my project officer for the minority fellowships. He was always ready to respond to my many questions while assuring me that I was on the right track. His gently spirit and commitment to the MFP made it easy to call upon him at any time. I appreciated his guidance and will miss him.

Marilyn King
American Psychiatric Association

September 18, 2008

Avolon,

I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the passing of a husband and father. He will be missed but always close in your hearts. God bless you and yours.

Love Always,
Martina Wright &
Beverly Howard (Martina's Friend)

charleen heard

September 18, 2008

Dear Avalon,
Our family sends our deepest sympathy to you and yours over the loss of your husband.
Although you were once with us in our GFCC family, we have always kept you in fond memories and prayer for you are ever in our hearts.
May God comfort you and your family and in keep you in His care.
Blessings,
Charleen & Donald Heard
The GFCC Pastors Aide Ministry

Bobbie Dawkins-Brickhouse

September 18, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

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