Joseph Michael McFadden

Joseph Michael McFadden obituary

Joseph Michael McFadden

Joseph McFadden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Melcher Hammer Funeral Home on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Joseph Michael McFadden, 31, of Beaver, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Portsmouth. He was born June 27, 1994 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Michael McFadden of Georgia and the late Sharon McFadden.

Joey was a mechanic and loved working on cars. He was a great cook and loved listening to music. He was a people person, never met a stranger. He had been active in the recovery program, REACH for Tomorrow.

Joey is survived by his fiancé, Aaliyah Dale of Beaver, two sons, Rowan and Lucas, plus a baby on the way, a sister Melissa McFadden, and many dear friends, especially the ones in the recovery community.

Services will be announced at a later date. Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Lisa Walden Bocook

September 19, 2025

Joey, you were ONE of a KIND, That smile would brighten anyone's DAY You and Zach were the curious duo, you two brought styrofoam home one day to see what you could build and all I ever seen out of it was a MESS, STYROFOAM BALLS KNEE HIGH, IT'S A MEMORY FOREVER ETCHED IN MY MEMORY FLY HIGH AMONGST THE ANGELS JOEY, MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL, FOREVER HUGS, LOVE, LIGHT and PEACE

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