Joseph A. Godfroy

Joseph A. Godfroy ...CLU DRACUT Joseph A. "Fred" Godfroy age 62, a Dracut resident died Monday, July 20th at his home surrounded by his loving family and his clergy Fr. Ramon Amymerich following a valiant 10 month battle with cancer complicated by a stroke. He was the beloved husband of Priscille V. (Geoffroy) (Matte) Godfroy. Joe was born in Lowell, MA. on June 24, 1947 a son of the late Roland and Gabrielle (Belanger) Godfroy. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Grammar School, St. Joseph High School and also attended UMass Lowell. He was the proprietor of Godfroy Tax Services of Dracut for over 20 years. A Tax practitioner for 40 years, Joe recognized early in his career that adding insurance and financial services to his tax practice would benefit his clients. He entered the insurance business 35 years ago with the Franklin Life Insurance Co. He honed his craft through the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA by earning the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1993. During his career, he earned many of the industry's top honors. He was a perennial invitee to the company's annual Franklin Million Dollar Conference. He also earned the company's Legion of Honor Award multiple times. He was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and achieved Top of the Table recognition. Recent accomplishments include his selection to join a top group of financial professionals. His success and his investment efforts with Sun America Inc. qualified him for recognition and induction into the President's Advisory Council. Joe's personal career expanded to Agency Building with registered representatives in MA, NH, Maine, VT and CT. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Lowell. A member of the Club Lafayette and NAIFA. Joe enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Taconic. He was the receipient of the National Defense Service Medal. In addition to his wife, his survivors include: 3 daughters, Brenda Murphy and her husband, Francis of Dracut, Renee Matte and her spouse, Jill Bradley of Haverhill, Celeste DiPietro and her companion, David Ferris of Haverhill. 1 son, Brian Godfroy and his wife, Paula of Newton, MA, 2 brothers, Theodore Godfroy of Westford, MA, Joey Godfroy and his wife, Maureen of Virginia; 7 grandchildren, Nicholas Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Megan Murphy, Tyler Godfroy, Katelyn Godfroy, Anthony DiPietro and Olivia DiPietro. His father-in-law, Henry J. Geoffroy of Lowell; sisters-in-law, Frances Godfroy of Dracut, Rachel Godfroy of Dracut, Elizabeth Godfroy of Leominster, MA, Betty Godfroy of Lowell; sister-in-law, Doris Trudel and her husband, Marc of Lowell. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. He was the brother of the late George, Leo, Armand and Raymond Godfroy who also lost their battles with cancer. He was also the brother-in-law of the late Marianne Godfroy. GODFROY In Dracut July 20, 2009, Joseph A. "Fred" Godfroy, 62, a Dracut resident, beloved husband of Priscille V. (Geoffroy) (Matte) Godfroy. A U.S. Navy veteran. Family and friends may call on Thursday, July 23rd from 4 to 8 P.M. at the ARCHAMBAULT FUNERAL HOME 309 Pawtucket St., Lowell. Funeral Friday morning with funeral services at 10 o'clock at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Merrimack St., Lowell. Interment with Military Honors to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to Lowell General Hospital Development Dept. c/o The Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Funeral Director Victor J. Archambault Jr. (978 459-9315)