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JOSEPH TAVILLA Obituary

TAVILLA, Joseph Paul 82, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 8, following a long illness. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Pauline (Olsen) Tavilla of Andover, MA; daughter Karen Tavilla of Hampstead, NH; daughter Deborah (and husband Leonard) Conte of Methuen, MA; daughter Melissa (and husband Michael) Dolan of Andover, MA; son Joseph Tavilla, Jr., of Andover, MA; and grandchildren Joon-Ho and Anna Lee of Hampstead, NH; Lorenzo and Lauren Conte of Methuen, MA; and Angela and Christopher Dolan of Andover, MA. Joe leaves his siblings F. Claire (Tina) Maselli of Cranbury, NJ; Pauline Citro of Fort Mill, SC; Paul Tavilla of Arlington, MA; Rosalie Tavilla of Naples, FL, and Richard Tavilla of Bedford, MA. He was predeceased by his brothers Stephen Tavilla of Bedford, MA; Anthony Tavilla of South Boston, MA; Ernest Tavilla of Lexington, MA; and David Tavilla of Lincoln, MA. In addition to his siblings, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Joe leaves behind many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Visiting hours are Monday, May 13, 4:00-8:00 p.m., at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, METHUEN, MA. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. at West Congregational Church in Haverhill, MA, and will be followed by burial at West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover, MA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Joe's memory to Bradford Christian Academy, 97 Oxford Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835, 978-373-7900, or to West Congregational Church, 767 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832, 978-373-3034.see www.cataudellafh.com Cataudella Funeral Home Methuen MA
Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 10, 2013.

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May 15, 2013

"A good example is the best sermon." Joe, how blest we are to have known you.
Tavilla's we love you all!
John & June

May 14, 2013

My wonderful Uncle Joe,
You were my dad's best friend, partner in work and ministry. You were a spiritual giant, and yet such a gentle giant. My most vivid memory of you is at the side of a hospital bed. Actually, dozens and dozens of them. You were *always* there! You (and you, Auntie Pauline) were so incredibly faithful, always the first ones to show up at a bedside to pray. You came, you prayed, you left. No drama, just prayer, faith, love. Consistently, always, year in and year out.

Auntie, Karen, Debbie, Joey, Melissa, thank you so much for sharing your dad with us!

love, Sandy

David Chase

May 14, 2013

Joe was a true Christian and will be missed but will have his place in Heaven.
My many memories of Joe are precious and I am blessed to have had him in my life.
My thoughts and prayers to Pauline, Karen, Melissa and Joe.
Dave Chase

stefany maselli

May 13, 2013

we talked about uncle joe all week end and shared memories and my mom told stories...when I think of uncle joe I think of a very loving and kind man and very SENSITIVE...loved his family and grand children and was a "wonderful example" of walking the christian walk...i always knew where he stood. glad to know he's in heaven but sad to know he's gone from us...love to you a. pauline, karen, debbie, joey,melissa, and families.

Arnold H. Olsen

May 12, 2013

Our hearts are saddened, our world emptier. What a man was Joe!consistent and joyful Christian, marked by generosity, humility, and kindness,devoted to and deeply loved by Pauline, children, grandchildren, and all of us who knew him. He modeled Jesus Christ in his life; he now and ever is rejoicing in His presence. Hope in Christ blends our tears with joy. God bless you all. With our love,
Arnold, Ruth, and Torrey

Paul & Christie Borthwick

May 12, 2013

So many losses for the Tavilla family in the last 18 months! We celebrate Joe's life, faith, and now eternal reward, but we pray for Pauline & family as the joyful assurance of Heaven is mixed with the reality of loss.

maria lanza

May 11, 2013

I Maria Lanza send my sympathy to the
Tailla family. God bless. My home phone is 781-545=2322.

Paul and Lois Hubley

May 11, 2013

Joe, you have been a blessing to your family and many others with your firm commitments and loving relationships. Now the Lord is providing you the eternal blessing with Him. We miss you....another Tavilla we dearly love.

May 10, 2013

Joe Tavilla was an asute and dedicated family man, like
the rest of his brothers. He will be surely missed by all who him.

Dr. Paul Bombara
Lexington MA

Judy

May 10, 2013

Uncle Joe was one in a million! True man of character and led many people to the Lord. He will be missed. Niece, Judy

May 10, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tavilla family. May God provide comfort and peace at this difficult time. ~ Ruth Iannazzo

Sister Mary Domenica and Sr. Susan John

May 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
May our merciful Savior grant Joseph eternal rest in heaven.
Sincerely in Christ,
Daughters of St. Paul

Stella Tavilla

May 9, 2013

Dear Auntie Pauline, Karen, Joey, Debbie and Melissa, I'm sorry I can't be there to say goodbye to your dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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