JOSEPH D. MACDONALD Jr.

1969 - 2019

JOSEPH D. MACDONALD Jr.

1969 - 2019

BORN

1969

DIED

2019

JOSEPH MACDONALD Obituary

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MacDONALD, Joseph D. Jr. Of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, April 23. Former husband of Joyce F. Keenan of Wakefield. Loving father of Jacquelyn K. MacDonald and Joelle L. MacDonald, both of Wakefield. Loving son of Joseph D. MacDonald of Tewksbury and Ernestine "Cookie" Buldini and husband Daniel of Melrose. Brother of Debra MacDonald Wolf of Tewksbury, Donna Marie MacDonald of Melrose, and Dale MacDonald Lydiard and husband Scot of Rye, NH. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandmother Phyllis MacDonald. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield on Monday at 11:30am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Sunday from 1-4pm. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for his daughters, Jacquelyn and Joelle, has been established at The Savings Bank, c/o Dale Lydiard, 907 Main St., Wakefield, MA 01880. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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November 11, 2022

Danielle posted to the memorial.

May 21, 2019

Felicia T posted to the memorial.

April 30, 2019

Ellie Tedeschi-Descoteaux posted to the memorial.

Danielle

November 11, 2022

Somehow I came across this. RIP sweet Joe.

"Many years have passed since those summer days
Among the fields of barley"

Felicia T

May 21, 2019

I will always love you and you will always be in my heart.

Ellie Tedeschi-Descoteaux

April 30, 2019

Joey may you rest easy it saddens me to learn of your passing today. You where well loved and will be greatly missed by your family and friends. We know heaven got an angel the stars will shine brighter at night with your beautiful smile. Dale we are very sorry for you terrible loss.
Ellie Tedeschi- Descoteaux

Angela Larson

April 30, 2019

Your passing was so sudden, I hope you know how much your friends and family loved you Joey! You will not be forgotten, forever yours my love, Angela, Samaya and Anisha

Patricia & Frank Agresti

April 29, 2019

Dale and Scott and the MacDonald family,

WE are very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Joe. Frank and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

MICHELE VARNEY

April 29, 2019

My heart is broken for all of you. Joey's smile will live eternally, his crazy sense of humor will never be forgotten. Love you Dale and family, Lew and your girls and especially Daddy Mac, the Mac of all Daddies, Joe Sr. Biggest hugs!!!!

CHRIS KELLIHER

April 29, 2019

My Heart felt condolences to Joe's Family during this difficult time, I did not know him but but was a resident of Melrose and Graduate of MHS. Payers to him and Family.

Loretta Keohan

April 28, 2019

Joe Sr and Debbie, I was so sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Bonnie Kelly

April 28, 2019

I had a huge crush on you. Your smile was so friendly ! Gone to soon .

Nadine Adamec Thorndycraft

April 28, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. May he rest in Eternal Peace and fond memories bring you comfort.

Wendy MacDonald

April 28, 2019

We are praying for Joey to pass through to the gates of Heaven❤
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen,
Love ❤ to all, Wendy and Chloe XO

Steve Wallace

April 28, 2019

To Dale & Family, Sorry for your sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Love, Steve & Patty Wallace.

Donna Keene

April 28, 2019

May you Rest in Peace, Joey. My deepest sympathy to the MacDonald family.

Jean Wallace

April 27, 2019

Dale and family, I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you. May he rest in peace.

Donna Johnson

April 27, 2019

"My deepest sympathies to the MacDonald Family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you RIP Joey.

Wendy Jo Morgan

April 27, 2019

Joey,
You're smile, I will keep in my heart..
You will be missed. Wendy Jo Morgan

Phil Crowley

April 27, 2019

Very sorry for your loss dale

Good old days

Joyce Keenan

April 27, 2019

Joey I pray you are at peace.
Im sorry you were hurting this bad,.

Please watch over our daughters and pray for their souls.

Give nana a hug for me.
Until we meet again.
Love Joyce

Regina Craft

April 26, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Joe's family and friends.

Linda Laffey

April 26, 2019

Cookie and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

nancy hubert

April 26, 2019

soooo sorry for your loss! may the Almighty Lord receive him into heaven where there is nothing but happiness and goodness!! and the loneliness and heart-ache left on the family left behind be lighten!!

Lexi Wolf

April 26, 2019

Rest In paridise Uncle Joey, me and Lola love you no matter what

Marianne Mitchell-Hanson

April 26, 2019

So very sorry for your huge loss. Love and prayers to you all.

Marie Orben

April 26, 2019

Sending prayers your way. May Joey Rest In Peace in the loving arms of God forever. So sorry for your heart ache.

Holly Cusano

April 26, 2019

I will miss you so much my friend I know you will be the life of the party in Heaven. Rest easy and know how special you were to everyone whose life you touched. You were one of a kind Joey. I will never forget you

Patrick Mcconaghy

April 25, 2019

Sorry for the loss.....prayets

Angela Larson

April 25, 2019

I love you Joey with all my heart , thank you for letting me be part of your life.

Sheri Crowley

April 25, 2019

Joe my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Darla Espinoza

April 25, 2019

I'm truly sorry for your loss. No one should have to go through this much heart break. Please know we love you and we are sending our love and prayers to you during this difficult time! God bless you and your family.

Christine Hall

April 25, 2019

Joey, just can't believe you are not here. I'll miss our talks and your endless stories. That beautiful laugh and smile.
Rest in peace my friend.
God bless you;and your family during this difficult time

Donna Borden Lockard

April 25, 2019

I cannot begin to imagine what you are all going through. To all of Joey's relatives and friends I am so sorry for your loss. Bask in the memory of his beautiful smile and remember the good times. May he Rest in Peace

Christine Groark

April 25, 2019

Dale & Family, I am so very sorry and deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You and the entire family are in my thoughts & Prayers during this very difficult time.

Nancy R. Foti

April 25, 2019

To Joey MacDonald Sr. and Family, my sincere heartfelt condolence for the loss of your son and mother.
May they rest in peace and their memory be for a blessing to all who knew them and loved them.
O'Sey Shalom.....Nancy R. Foti

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