JOSEPH E. STACK

1944 - 2018

BORN

1944

DIED

2018

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JOSEPH STACK Obituary

STACK, Joseph E. Beloved Father & Grandfather Joseph E. Stack of Las Vegas, NV passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital in Loma Linda, CA, with his loving daughters by his side. He was 74 years old. Born on May 27, 1944 in Malden, MA, to the late Edward G. Stack Sr. and Irene M. (Willett) Stack. He was raised in Melrose, MA and was a 1962 graduate of Melrose High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Paratrooper and a member of the First Air Commando Combat Control Team (CCT). He later graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. He spent 30 years working for New England Telephone, retiring as Staff Director, and he was responsible for the successful implementation of the state of Rhode Island's enhanced 911 system, for which he served as Project Manager. Following his retirement, he founded Charters in Paradise N.V. on the Island of St. Maarten, NA where he served as Managing Director and Captain of the sailing vessel, Inspiration. In Joe's later years, he loved woodworking and making artistic wooden bowls and toys for his grandchildren. Joseph is survived by his loving daughters and sailing partners who brought so much joy to his life, Amy M. (Stack) Miller and her husband Ryan of Murrieta, CA and Andrea J. (Stack) Sigler and her husband Brian of Mission Viejo, CA. He was the cherished Grandfather of Nathan, Chase, Aiden, Jonah and Ashley, who brought him so much happiness in his later years. He was the caring brother of Beverly A. Richardson of CT, Edward (Chuck) G. Stack Jr. of Reading, Mary Kay McIntyre of Reading and Terri A. Uzzle of Melrose. Joe is also survived by nephews, Edward III, Adam, and Jared Stack, and nieces, Katie and Megan McIntyre and Jade Irene Uzzle. A private service will be held in his honor for his immediate family at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html or to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH STACK

9 Entries

November 26, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Kathleen Bertulli

November 20, 2018

Dear Andrea and Amy
I worked at New England Telephone with your Dad many years ago. At one of our "staff meetings", your Dad took our group out on his sailboat. That was one of the best company meetings ever! Shortly after your Dad retired, my husband and I visited St Maarten and made sure that we stopped by to see your Dad. He was always the most gracious and happy person we knew. We have so many fond memories of that trip to St Maarten and always laugh about how much fun we had with your Dad.
May you and your family find peace in knowing that he loved you girls so very much and always talked about you. I lost contact with your Dad these past 20 years but wished I had kept in touch. I recognized his photo in the Boston Globe immediately... that smile that could light up a room.
God bless you both and your families. Our sincere condolences at your loss.
Sincerely
Rich and Kathleen Rinaldo Bertulli

Andrea Sigler

November 18, 2018

Dad,

Thank you for making me the woman that I am today. Throughout life you were always there for me. You were my first phone call, my rock and my confidant. You taught me to love and appreciate life through great adventure and exploration. You guided me through every hurdle and accomplishment. Your generosity, thoughtfulness, dedication, sense of humor, knowledge, intelligence, and endless love for us did not go unnoticed. You dedicated your life to your two little girls and I thank you for that.

My pain has only just begun and I know I'll be lost without you. This year I received the gift of an angel, our baby girl, Ashley. I know you hung in there to meet her. Her first smile was when she met you and I'll never forget that. I plan to instill the same values and life lessons you taught me. Your legacy will continue through fun memories, adventures and laughter.

I'm so sorry for all the pain and suffering you have endured. These last 6 months were the hardest of them all. You fought a good fight and I'm proud of your strength, courage and your desire to live until the end.

With the wind in your sail, you are now free to set sail on open ocean and calm waters. Some of my favorite memories were on the water with you. I feel at peace now that you are no longer in pain and you are free.

I love you so much and I will miss you every day. Until we meet again, Dad.

Forever your little girl, Andi.

You will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore! Dream! Discover! - Mark Twain

November 18, 2018

Another good guy gone too soon. Rest In Peace Joe.
MHS 62 Classmate