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Born and raised in Taunton, Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1980 and proudly served our country with honor.
Joe had a green thumb and enjoyed tending to his mother's flower gardens around their home. He was a loving son and loyal friend who will be sadly missed.
In addition to his father, Joseph, Joe is also survived by his loving sister, Patricia Flanagan and her husband Kevin Flanagan of Brockton, and brother Ward F. Tavares, Sr. of Taunton. Beloved uncle to Luke and Jake Flanagan, Ward F. Tavares, Jr., Tiffani Tavares, and the late Ryan Medeiros-Tavares. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend his interment service with military honors on Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 11:30am at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne, off Connery Avenue, Bourne Massachusetts 02532.
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Stephanie E. Maloney
July 23, 2025
Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. So very thankful for our friendship, and your constant presence in my life. See you on the other side my great friend. - Love Always, Steph & Joe Maloney.
STEPHANIE TAFT
June 1, 2025
Loved the time you spent with Gary and I. Watched some good hockey games together. And had a lot of laughs. Love you Cuz rest in peace
Guy Cloonan
May 19, 2025
Rest in peace Bo. We had a lot of good times in our younger days.
Jeff Bell
May 19, 2025
My good friend, I know you´re at peace now. We had many memories together I will never forget. Thanks for your service to our country. So glad we had some nice moments the past couple years whenever you passed by our house.
You will never be forgotten "Bo"
God Bless
Diane and Jeff Bell
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