Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Age 81
Joseph M. McCabe, 81, of Rehoboth, MA and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Tremblay) McCabe. They were happily married for 51 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Regan) McCabe. During his lifetime his accomplishments included Army veteran, Bryant College graduate, member of Ireland's 32 Society, founding member of Pawtucket St. Patrick's Day Parade committee and a member of the Elks. He worked for Amtrak for over 30 years, retiring as a Train Director in 1997.
Besides his wife, Joe is survived by his loving children, Cynthia McCabe-Holmes, Cristina Offenberg, Cathleen Cordeiro, and Michael McCabe. Joe was the proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren and was the brother of the late Frank McCabe and Maureen Mahan.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 9AM from the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Saint Mary’s Church,103 Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will be in Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-7 pm in the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 386 Broad Street, Providence, RI, 02907.
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We still miss his bright smile but his memory will last forever
Bernard /Barbara Kiernan
November 28, 2020 | Spartanburg, SC | Family
Carol, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I was away and only heard of it today the 14th. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Love,
Rita George
December 14, 2016
Carol and Family,
We are so sorry about Joe! Our hearts are heavy for you! He was a terrific person with a big heart! I was proud to be his cousin and my parents adored him! What a great picture! All of our blessings and prayers to you all.
Love,
Ann, Tara and Shane Brady
Ann Brady
December 11, 2016 | Orlando, FL
McCabe Family;
So sorry for your loss.
I knew Joe while I was working at Amtrak.Joe had a great deal of railroad savvy.
As an Operator/ Levermen he was one of the last at Attleboro Tower.
Lots of good humor. Great guy!
Richard Dreyer
December 09, 2016 | Warwick, RI
Wife and Family,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe an I worked at Attleboro tower together for many years. He was a great guy. I will always remember him in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Chaput
December 09, 2016
Cris--Thinking about you at this difficult time. Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Liz Rosenthal
December 08, 2016 | Middletown, RI
Carol and Family,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father.
Joe's passing brings to mind some of our interesting and fun days
while working on the old New Haven railroad. Joe's interesting conversation helped to make the time go by on our night shifts.
He is in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
John Hogan
December 07, 2016
Pawtucket is a better place because of Joe McCabe and his wonderful Irish heritage. In your honor Joe, the pipes are playing Oh Danny Boy as they welcome you home.
Chip Hoyas
December 06, 2016 | Pawtucket, RI
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We are so sorry to learn this news about Joe. Patricia Sullivan Gill from Smith Hill & North Providence
Brenda Walker
December 06, 2016 | North Kingstown, RI