Michael David Joseph

Michael David Joseph obituary, Blades, DE

Michael David Joseph

Michael Joseph Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cranston Funeral Home on Mar. 17, 2026.
Michael David Joseph, age 70, of Blades, DE, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. He was born in Seaford, DE on December 19, 1955, the son of the late Russel and Etta Joseph.

Michael loved watching NASCAR, he was a big Jeff Gordan fan, and he enjoyed watching NFL footballs games every Sunday. He loved spending time with his family, he would take rides to the boat ramp and into the country with his companion, Mae.

Michael worked as a Meat Cutter for over 40 years, most recently at Food Lion in Bridgeville, DE where he worked as both a Meat Cutter and Market Manager before retiring.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Russel and Etta Joseph, and two brothers, Ronnie Joseph and Russel Joseph II.

Michael is survived by his companion of 17 years, Alda "Mae" Goodwin, his son, Michael D Joseph II (Angie), his daughter, Angie Schafebook (Mark), four grandchildren, Kayden, Ally, Cameron, and Zayden, his stepson, Tommy King (Melanie), his stepdaughter, Lorita Bratten (James), his brothers, Bobbie Joseph and Chris Joseph, his sister, JoAnn Clayville, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the American Kidney Foundation in his honor, at 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852 or www.kidneyfund.org.

A Memorial Service will be announce at a later date.

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