Joseph S. Brossi

Joseph S. Brossi, 84, of Framingham, died on Thursday October 15, 2015 at the MetroWest Medical Center, peacefully comforted by his entire family. Born in Wellesley, son of the late William and Jennie (Mortarelli) Brossi, he was the husband of the late Frances L. (Pignatelli) Brossi, who died November 6, 2014. He was a graduate of Wellesley High School, Class of 1950, and completed course work at Harvard Business School. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War and had been a resident of Framingham for over fifty years. After serving in the military, Joseph and his brother David started Brossi Brothers Construction in Framingham. The business has grown in success over the past 50 years and has played an integral role in the development of the Metro West Area. Outside of running his business Joseph was a devoted family man with many interests and hobbies. He was a master cook and wine maker, avid gardener and fisherman. Joseph played the piano, loved to sing and entertain on his accordion. He was well known for his great wisdom, sense of humor and extraordinary generous spirit. Joseph was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He is survived by two sons Joseph Brossi and his wife, Theresa of Hopkinton and William Brossi and his wife, Jonilda of Northborough; two daughters, Karen Kelly and her husband Michael of Medway and Tina Behn and her husband Wesleigh of Norfolk; one brother, David A. Brossi and his wife Marilyn of Framingham; one sister, Theresa J. Ciarcia of Winchester, ten loving grandchildren, Jackson, Elena, Emily, Tyler, Lia, Ethan, Marcus, Amanda, Kyra and Sabrina and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday October 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Georges Church, 74 School Street, Framingham (Saxonville). Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Needham. Calling hours will held at the McCarthy, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln Street, Framingham on Monday October 19, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a Veterans charity of your choice. For directions and messages of condolences: www. mccarthyfh.com