Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Aug 28, 1959 - Jan 7, 2021
My sincerest condolences go out to the entire Defina family. Joseph, rest easy as he holds you in the palm of his hand. Always, Colleen (Conway) Desautel
Colleen Desautel
March 13, 2021 | Derry, NH | Friend
It was my great honor to have had Joe as a sax student & founding member of the jazz ensemble at Tewksbury High. Joe was a natural who could pick up any woodwind and take to it instantly. My teaching years were few but the ones that sparkled were the years when Joe was a member of any group I was fortunate enough to have been involved with. I am saddened and yet cherish those memories. Let us rejoice in the memory of those who enrich our lives without really knowing how much. RIP brother.
Jay Sylva
March 09, 2021 | Arlington, MA | Teacher
My deepest condolences to Joe’s family.
I am a long time friend of Joe’s. I first met Joe 42 years ago when we were both college students working as security guards. Joe was without a doubt the most unique person I ever met.
I was both amazed by and jealous of his razor sharp intellect, as well as his depth of knowledge on virtually any topic.
I was amused by his quirks, and I knew them well because Joe and I were roommates for 5 years.
I was constantly entertained...
Mike Durkin
January 16, 2021 | Chelmsford, MA | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Chris Walker & Benjamin Gary
January 15, 2021 | Taunton, MA
Morning Stars Arrangement
Granite Team
January 13, 2021
Deepest condolences to the entire Defina family. I have so many fond memories of Joe during and after our college years at ULowell. Joe had a quick sense of humor, one of the funniest people I have ever met. I remember Joe enjoying ballantine ale and he was always able to quickly decipher the puzzle on the cap. RIP Joe, it was an honor to know you.
Thomas Bannister
January 13, 2021 | Ogunquit, ME | Classmate
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ilya ryaboy
January 13, 2021 | North Weymouth, MA
DeFina, Joseph E. “Joe” - Of Dorchester, formerly of Tewksbury passed away suddenly on January 7, 2021.
He was born in Medford on August 28,1959.
Joseph was the loving son of Dorothea B. (Walsh) and the late Joseph V. DeFina.
He was employed at Granite Telecommunications in Quincy for 15 years. Joe was an avid reader, loved to cook and enjoyed listening to classical music.
Joseph leaves behind a sister Maureen O'Brien and her husband William, brothers John DeFina and wife Suzanne, Michael DeFina and sister Patricia Fennessy.
He is also survived by nephews and nieces David Morrissey, Lisa Desmond, Patrick O'Brien, Katherine DeFina, John M DeFina, Andrea DeFina, Colin Fennessy, Owen Fennessy and great nephew Henry Desmond.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service in Oak Grove Cemetery, 230 Playstead Rd., Medford, Friday morning at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Greater Boston Food Bank,70 South Bay Ave. Boston, Ma 02118
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