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Joseph Graham Obituary

GRAHAM Joseph G. Graham, age 88, Wednesday, January 2, 2013. 1941 graduate of St. Charles College Preparatory School. WWII U.S. Army Aircorp Veteran. Graduate of The Ohio State University. Retired from General Motors Fischer Body. Member of St. Anthony Catholic Church since 1968. He provided Accounting Services for The Columbus Diocese and multiple Parishes for many years. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mary Joan, brothers and sisters Paul, Sr. St. Julia (Ruth), Sr. Francis (Mil), Ann Smurr, Gerald, Mary, Martha and Frances, and brothers-in-law Jim Smurr and Art Mitchell. Survived by children, Richard (Paulana), Gregory of Seattle WA, William (Patricia), Karen (Nancy Wiseman), Kathleen Marteney (George Ottoni) of Cincinnati and John (Rosalie); grandchildren, Brian Rieser, Jaclyn, Christopher (Tessa) and Patricia Graham, Gretchen and Graham Marteney, Joshua and Aaron Graham, Ethan and Nadia Graham; brother and sisters, Julia, Edward (Betty Jo) and Jane Mitchell. Friends received Sunday, 2-5 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High Street. Prayer Service 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive. Fr. Thomas G. Petry Celebrant. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice or St. Ladislas St. Vincent DePaul Society. To sign online register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, 2013.
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We pray for peace and comfort for the Graham family in the passing of Joe. But we also celebrate not only a faithful life on earth but one eternal with the Father.

Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Council 14093

January 8, 2013

What a lovely man! Hard-working, faithful and family-oriented, funny, kind and gentle. Salt of the earth. I can see the twinkle in his eye and hear his inimitable laugh right now. In fact, I can hear the combined laughter of him and his sons and daughters -- a joyful sound sure to crack up anyone. :-) It was a privilege to know him. And to know him -- and the Graham family -- is to love him and you all. I pray God's comfort and peace for Greg, Rick, Bill, Karen, Kathleen and John, and for all of the family. I wish I had been well enough to join you on Sunday.

Heidi Yoakum

January 8, 2013

May you find comfort in the cherished memories you've developed. You have a new Guardian Angel steadfast at your side. So glad your family has each other to walk this journey. God Bless!

Kay Lonas

January 7, 2013

Kathleen and Family,
While we never met Joe, we certainly know he took great joy in the legacy he leaves behind through each of you. Cherish his life and may you be comforted through your faith and one another.

Barb Culver

January 6, 2013

"The Strife is O'er, the Battle Won" - what a wonderful, faith-filled life Joe led. Heaven is surely richer and my life is richer because he was a part of it. My deepest sympathy to all of you, especially to Julie and Jane! You are on my heart, in my thoughts and prayers, In His Love,

Ginger West

January 5, 2013

It has been a joy to know Mr.Joe Graham
as our friend who happen to live next door, he was a very nice man who touched our lives in many ways his laughter and smile will be missed watching him work in his yard growing tomatoes and watering his plants and getting a phone call if he needed our help will surely be missed Mr. Graham we know we will see you and your lovely wife in the morning your neighbors Mario& Wendy always and forever

Mario& Wendy Broussard

January 4, 2013

Karen & Nancy,
Though we did not know him, we were aware of his humor and his love. It showed in your smiles whenever you mentioned him. Thinking of you - Deborah & Mark

January 4, 2013

Karen and Nancy, Joe's smile is etched forever in my memory and in my heart. What a gentleman and a gift to this world. He will be missed and loved forever. There is a hole in my heart.

Judy Wiseman

January 4, 2013

Karen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope that the many memories of your dad will comfort during this time.

Maureen Savko

January 4, 2013

Dear family of Joe,
We at St. Ladislas, Corpus Christi and St. Vicnent de Paul Pantry extend our deepest prayers and sympathy on the death of your loved one.

Sister Wilma Ross

January 4, 2013

Joe will be dearly missed. I always enjoyed being around him, and our political discussions. He was just a sweet, gentle, guy.

Diane Hughes

January 3, 2013

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