Joseph H. White

Joseph H. White (Retired Lt. Mass State Police) Former longtime Natick resident passed peacefully in Milford on February 15, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born in Natick on January 16, 1932 to the late John and Mary (Garvey) White. Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (Keane) White for over 63 years and the devoted father of Karen Fitzpatrick and her husband Brian of Blackstone, Colleen Pawlowski and her husband Rick of Austin TX, Joe White, Jr. and his wife Maureen of Lenexa VA, and Christine White of Blackstone. Loving grandfather of Caitlin, Brianna and Timothy Fitzpatrick, Shannon and Meghan Pawlowski, Sean and Nicole White, and Kyle, Colin, and Kyra Johnson; and great-grandfather of Henry, Nora and Molly Latour, Wyatt, Troy and Grant Cupka, and Owen and Ellie Lind. Cherished brother of the late Helen Bergren, Kathleen Corley, Marie Fowler, Veronica Kaskon, Marjorie, John, James, Edward, William, Charles and Leonard White. He is also survived by many treasured nieces and nephews.

Joe was a Natick High School graduate. He was a proud Air Force veteran and served from 1951-1955, in Korea as part of the 4th Fighter Wing. Joe then became a Mass State Trooper and was honored to serve his state for 16 years. He later became the Head of Security for New England Grocer.

Joe and Peggy built a cottage in Denmark, Maine in 1968 where they spent many memory-filled summers with family and friends. Their legacy is the loving impact they had on their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours on Thursday February 19th from 4-7 PM in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home 4 Park St. at Natick Common. Funeral on Friday February 20th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, 44 E. Central St. (Rt. 135) at 10 AM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mr. White may be made the Alzheimer's Association of MA 320 Nevada St #201 Newton, MA 02460. For directions and guest book please visit www.everettfuneral.com