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Joseph Welsh Obituary
1930-2017
Joseph David Welsh of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on September 22, 2017 at the age of 87. He was born on September 20, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Elizabeth Welsh. Joseph married Rita L. Mosier on May 15, 1954 in Chicago and they enjoyed 63 years together.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Welsh; daughter, Susan Brown; son, David Welsh; daughter, Ann Moles; son, Jim Welsh; son, Jody Welsh; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Stella Welsh; daughter-in-law Staci Welsh; brothers, Raymond, Harold, and Bob.
A Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77498 with a Rosary at 1:00 pm followed by a Memorial Mass at 2:00 pm.
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October 19, 2018
Dear Joe and Family,
We share lots of great memories growing up in Sharpstown and playing softball. I will always remember Joe coaching our softball team, ushering at Rice games, volunteering at St. Francis and organizing Exxon lunches. He certainly lived a full life! May he now Rest In Peace. I think he's now in Heaven with his other loved ones and looking forward to everyone else joining him.
Nancy Sullivan
Linda Sulivan
April 17, 2018
Blessings Joe. Thanks for being a great friend to my dad and family. The world will not be as organized without you in it. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. Sincerely, Linda Sullivan
G.Gail Williams
September 29, 2017
It was always a pleasure working with you at Rice University. Your smile and words of encouragement were a blessing.
Karen Payton-Kaplun
September 28, 2017
He was our neighbor, always cheerful, helpful and will definitely be missed by all that knew him! He made the world a better place.
Alice Gipson
September 26, 2017
thanking God for your beautiful smile, enjoyed all the games at Rice with you.
Sharon Shepard
September 26, 2017
RIP Mr. Joe you will truly be missed!
Nancy Fleming
September 26, 2017
Joseph Welsh became an important figure in the Fleming family and he is the grandfather of our cherished Alexa and Liz and Liz's children. We send his family our sincere sympathy.
Katie Snezhkova
September 25, 2017
I met Joe while working at Rice during basketball. He always made sure to stop by and say hello. He was such a happy man. I am sad I wasn't able to say goodbye. I looked for him every game and looked forward to hearing his stories. Joe, I'm sorry we never got around to having lunch. We will meet again and lunch is one me. RIP.
Kay Keene/ AFS
September 25, 2017
Prayers for the family, gone but never to be forgotten, precious memories at Rice University.
Sharon Shepard
September 25, 2017
My beloved Mr Joe! My heart is heavy right know. He always greeted me with a smile, kiss and a hug,but when I decided to leave Rice after working 16 years.Mr
Joe that o had to stay and sell ticket work the player pass list. He did everything he could to keep me from leaving. Such a great man. I will truly miss him. To the family my prayers are with you! RIP Mr. Joe! Rice will not be the same with out you there. Sincerely, Sharon Shepard
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