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Joseph Hathaway Obituary
AGE: 53 • Barnegat
Joseph C. Hathaway Sr., 53, of Barnegat, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Diana (neè Maccarone), loving father of Tara and her husband Jeremy Larsen, Laura and her husband Petty Officer Jon Christiansen, and Joseph Jr. Beloved "Papi" to Allison, Luke, Troy, and Sean. Loving son of Mary (neè Morrissey) and the late Alfred E. Hathaway. Brother of Joanne and her husband Michael Curry, Diane and her husband Tom Gibbons, Kevin and his wife Janice, Suzanne and her husband Jack Kelliher, Ron and his wife Kelly, Jacqueline and her husband Dr. Matthew Tobin, Dorothy, and Christopher and his wife Kathleen. Also predeceased by his sister, Catherine Durkin. Joseph also leaves many devoted nieces and nephews, as well as many close family members from NJ, MA, IL, FL & Ireland. An avid Boston Bruins fan and a proud Marine. Joe loved to golf and play sports, but his biggest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren. Joe will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him. The family would like to thank everyone for lifting his spirits during his battle, whether with cards, emails, or by posting pictures wearing his Joe Hat Strong t-shirt on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory can be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Maxwell Funeral Home, 573 Mill Creek Rd., Manahawkin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at St Mary's Church, Barnegat. Burial at BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ on February 18th 1pm. A celebration of life mass will be held in Joe's childhood hometown of Dedham, MA on March 7th at St Susanna's Church.
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for Joseph Hathaway
Bob Vartabedian
February 11, 2015
To the entire Hathaway family, I will remember Joe fondly both when we were kids growing up together and with our facebook messages. RIP Joe.
Tom & Ann Manning
February 11, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Our Deepest Sympathy..
Pat & Vin Atalese
February 11, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and wonderful with the kids at scouts. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult. With my deepest sympathy
Pat Atalese and Vincent Atalese
Jim O'Malley
February 10, 2015
Dear Diana, We are so saddened to learn of Joes' passing. We have so many fond memories of you, Joe, and Joseph at scouts. The thanksgiving campouts when your whole family showed up were so much fun. May Joe rest in peace. Jim and Renaee O'Malley
Karen OConnell
February 10, 2015
To The Hathaway Family, Thinking of you at this sad time and praying that warm memories will bring you peace. With deepest sympathy Karen, Richard and the O'Connell Family
John carmel and family Conroy
February 9, 2015
Rip Joehatstrong we will all miss you,thinking of your Wife,Mother Children Brothers,sisters GrandChildren and all you Family and Friends
What a wonderful Man, you will be missed by many.
Trish & Denis (Jnr) Creaton Loughglynn
February 9, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. There is a very special star in the sky shinning down on you all.
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