Charleston, South Carolina
May 1, 1933 – Nov 28, 2016
North Charleston-Joseph William McIntyre, Sr., 83, widower of Joan Seabrook McIntyre, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016.
The relatives and friends of Joseph W. McIntyre are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM Friday, December 2, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 6650 Dorchester Rd, N. Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Thursday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com.
Joe was born in Canandaigua, NY on May 1, 1933, a son of the late Francis R. and Mary E. Henry McIntyre. He was raised in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York and attended Red Jacket Central High School in Shortsville. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Navy, he came to Charleston where he met and married a wonderful southern girl, Joan Seabrook. They made their home in Charleston for most of their 48 years of marriage. Joe was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church since 1966, serving as Build Committee Chairman. Joe was an active member of many service organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, honorary member and Grand Knight of Rev. Ronald P. Anderson Council, P.N. Lynch Assembly 4th Degree and Council Grand Knight, Charleston Rifle Club, Charleston Elks Lodge, Wando Woods Civic Club, N. Charleston Exchange Club, Top of the Line Travel Club, and he served 14 years with the N. Charleston City Planning Commission. He volunteered for 25 years at the Neighborhood House Soup Kitchen and was named Volunteer of the Month in an edition of The Post and Courier and Volunteer of the Year for the City of North Charleston. Joe retired from Exxon Co. USA as a Terminal Supervisor after working 31 years at the Charleston Distribution Terminal.
He is survived by his children, Joseph W. McIntyre, Jr. (Georgia), Lisa M. Benke, and Michael S. McIntyre (Amy); six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; his companion, Edna Hall; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother, John F. McIntyre and sister Patricia A. McIntyre.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Neighborhood House Soup Kitchen, 79 America Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 843-766-1365,
The McIntyre, Barrineau, and Seabrook families have all been so special to my family. Mr. Joe is one of the few people I have known my entire life. He defined the word neighbor each and every day by the way he lived his life. Our street will never be the same. It will be hard looking over to his house and not seeing him sitting on his porch.
Suzanne Flowers
December 02, 2016 | North Charleston, SC
Knowing Joe was such a privilege. We served in various capacities during my family's time at St. Thomas. He was always interested in our lives, shared and gave of himself and was a joy to all who knew him. We mourn his passing and extend our sympathy to all of his friends and loved ones.
John and Grace Trinkl and Family
December 02, 2016 | North Charleston, SC
A true patriot, leader, organizer, community servant and cherished friend. Much loss and many cherished memories to always remember.
Todd Olds
December 01, 2016 | N. Charleston, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and many friends of Mr. Joe.
Pat & Martha Gunnells
December 01, 2016 | North Charleston, SC
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a loved one
December 01, 2016
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. With love and friendship.
Cindy Pirraglia
December 01, 2016
Will miss seeing Joe on his bike, he was a great leader of the Wando Woods Civic Club. He loved his family and community, you will be missed by all.
Susan Sullivan
December 01, 2016 | North Charleston, SC
He was a wonderful man and a great friend to my dad. My prayers are with the family.
Debby Culbertson
December 01, 2016 | Jacksonville, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I served with Joe on the Wando Woods Civic Club Board, we called him the mayor of Wando Woods and so proud to know him and have him as a neighbor.
Joyce Gambrell
November 30, 2016 | North Charleston, SC