Photo courtesy of J. Verne Wood Funeral Home
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Joseph Almeida ? artist, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, proud navy veteran, husband, character, teacher, calligrapher.
Joseph, born in1930, left us in his 85th year on Thursday, January 29 after a long illness.
Patriarch of a large family, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Zulmira, his 5 children, Mimi Almeida, Tia Almeida Pike, Julianna Almeida Holtby, Joseph John Almeida and Alyssa Almeida Duncan, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Joseph was known to his students as The Scribe; Daddy Joe to his grandchildren; and Lucky Joe to most everyone else.
Veteran of the Korean War, Joseph was an Electrician Mate Class ?A? on the USS Ernest G. Small; a teacher at Garland Junior College and Rochester Junior High; and dedicated husband and family man.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to mourners favorite charities in Joseph?s name.
Services will be held on Friday, February 13 at St. John?s Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel Street, Portsmouth, NH at 1:00 PM. After the service there will be a gathering at Thaxter Hall next to the church.
Daddy Joe - We love you. We miss you. We think about you.
Mr Almeida was a favorite instructor of mine at Garland. So many good memories of those days. Class of 1965
Sandra Murphy Roufogalis
May 21, 2015 | CONWAY, SC
Julianna and Joey, I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. I pray the love of God, family, and close friends, will give you comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Paul & Smita Breton
February 14, 2015 | Summerville, SC
Growing up in the same neighborhood where Mr. Almedia raised his children, seeing his dedication to his family and his work, I carry the utmost respect for all men of the greatest generation,may peace and comfort find you always.
Andrew Perry
February 12, 2015 | Lebanon, ME
I taught with Joe many years ago in Rochester, and learned calligraphy from one of his students. He was always full of life, and I enjoyed knowing him.
Faye Doria
February 09, 2015 | Barrington, NH
I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Almeida in middle school. I learned to appreciate and love calligraphy. After many attempts I was rewarded and could not have been more proud that I was a calligraphy wizard. The world has lost an amazing teacher. Rest in peace.
Kathy King
February 07, 2015
So sorry to read this news Julianna. Very interesting man. My condolences to you and your family.
Lisa (Swett) Ryan
February 06, 2015 | ME
My sincere sympathy.
Mimi Magruder
February 06, 2015
So saddened to read this obituary. I have many memories of art class with him. I still have some of my artwork that he helped me create. I always knew him as an art teacher, I never knew any other history of his life. Reach for the stars Mr. Almeida and paint the sky for all of us to see.
Wendy Dowaliby
February 05, 2015 | Rochester, NH
Please be advised that due to unsafe weather conditions forecasted for Monday, we have rescheduled the service to be held on Friday, February 13 at 1:00 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel Street, Portsmouth, NH. There will be a gathering after the service at Thaxter Hall next to the church. Thank you. Mimi Almeida
Mimi Almeida
February 05, 2015 | Walnut Creek, CA
