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Joseph Dailey Obituary
Joseph Benjamin Dailey of McLean, Virginia passed away on March 14, 2021.
Joe was born in Rhode Island on September 17, 1976 to Joseph and Carol Dailey. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Joe received his BA from The American University and his Juris Doctor from George Mason University School of law.
Throughout his legal career, Joe was dedicated to public service starting as a public defender in 2004 trying cases ranging from misdemeanors in general district court to more complex felonies in Circuit Court. Joe entered private practce in 2007 and focused on court appointed cases in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations continuing to ensure that indigent clients had strong legal representation. His colleagues referred to him as the "Mayor of J&DR Court" because of his extensive knowledge of J&DR Law and that if you needed to find him he was often in one of the J&DR courtrooms in the Fairfax County Courthouse.
Joe never walked away from any challenge whether it be to own the most history books of any man on the East Coast, to literally follow in the footsteps of all his favorite singers or to make sure that no liquor went unmixed. Joe loved the outdoors enjoying decades of hikes, races and adventures which he loved to share with his family and friends. From otters to sloths to bobcats, Joe loved all animals but most of all his three cocker spaniels Cooper, Cookie and Cami,
Joe is survived by his wife Anne and child Katie of McLean, Virginia as well as his parents, Joe and Carol Dailey of Lincoln, Rhode Island and his brother Chris of Gorham, New Hampshire.
In Joe's own words, he was "Evil Defense Attorney, Savior of the Broken, the Beaten and the Dammed; Promoter of Otters and Sloths, Devil's Advocate of Debtor's Prison, Warden of Spaniels, Romeo in Black Jeans, Big Fat Nerd, Father of Katie, Part Time Judge, nice guy, Mayor of J&DR."
A memorial service is planned in Virginia in the fall. Donations in Joe's memory can be made to the Legal Services of Northern Virginia. (www.LSNV.org/donate)
As a small green frog once said, "With good friends you can't lose." With Joe in our lives we all won.
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Antonia Dailey
April 2, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Joseph Benjamin. He was a worthy peron.
Barbara Ward Castore
March 30, 2021
Carol,
I was greatly saddened to learn of Joe Ben’s passing. I will always remember the sweet little inquisitive three year old with the enormous eyes. He was truly a treasure to have in class and one who made a lasting impression on me. You and your husband are in my thoughts snd prayers.
Rest In Peace Sweet Joe Ben
Betty And Fred Colagiovanni
March 30, 2021
Joe was a wonderful person, always with a smile on his face.
There wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer, and a topic he
didn’t know about. We have lost a great cousin with a good
soul. It is with deep sadness that I write this. May you RIP.
Art Curry
March 29, 2021
Carol & Joe, So sorry to read about Joe Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't know Joe-Ben but know how proud you are of him. May he Rest in Peace.
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