Name: Visitation for Paul J. Joyce
Start: 2019-07-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

Paul J. Joyce, retired BPD detective of Braintree, originally of Dorchester, died July 25, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Patricia R. (Blasi) Joyce of Braintree, originally of Dorchester; cherished father of Christopher Joyce and his wife Courtney of Quincy and Jonathan Joyce of Braintree; son of the late John J. and Virginia (Landers) Joyce; loving brother of Virginia "Ginna" Cooper and her husband Stephen of Dorchester; devoted Papa of Brianna, Makayla and Christopher Joyce; son-in-law of the late Michael and Dorothy Blasi. Paul is also survived by his extended family, his brothers and sisters-in-law and his many nieces and nephews. Paul grew up in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School. He started his career with the Boston Police Department as a patrolman on July 20, 1987 and throughout 30 years, served in several different fields. Paul earned his master's degree from Ana Maria College. He rose to the rank of detective and was stationed at District E-18 - Hyde Park. After a successful and fulfilling career, Paul retired on Sept. 14, 2017. Paul will be remembered as a devoted family man and a dedicated police officer. He will be sadly missed by all those who were fortunate to have known him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 p.m. in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy. Funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 27, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Joyce

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15 Entries

linda baldwin-lyons

July 21, 2021

May Paul continue to rest in peace.
God bless Pat, His children and family.

linda baldwin-lyons

July 21, 2020

I'll always remember he had a smile on his face! May he rest in peace.

Marla & David Smith

August 5, 2019

We met Paul through a friend and soon found we knew many of the same people due to Dorchester connections. We're deeply sorry to learn of his passing and offer our prayers to his family and friends.

linda baldwin-lyons

August 3, 2019

To Pat and the Joyce family,
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing.
He was such a nice guy always smiling.
I remember him from our days at 911 and all
the party planning.Especially You and Paul dressing up for Halloween!
God bless Paul and his family.

July 29, 2019

July 29, 2019

I have such fond memories of Paul when we were kids in grammar school. RIP my friend.
Debbie S.

Tom Manning

July 29, 2019

Paul Joyce is the epitome of loyalty. If he considered you a friend, you had his loyalty. It became even stronger if you were family. He spoke glowingly of his sons and loving wife. I loved to watch him interact with young police officers as he taught them the ropes. There's no way to measure how many fellow officers learning the profession that Paul has helped out. Late in his career, he worked in the community service office at E-18. He brought great organizational skills as well as communication skills to make the office run more efficiently. It was bittersweet to see him get his appointment as a detective, but he ended up back at E-18 after a short stint at B-2. Rest In Peace Paul. I'm happy I had exposure to you for our time in E-18. Tom Manning

Debra Famulari

July 29, 2019

Paul was a great man with a dry but funny sense of humor and a warm friendly smile.I had the honor of working with him for a short time, and it was a pleasure to know him. My prayers go out to the Joyce family and to his friends, who were many. Heaven gained an amazing angel!

Laura Howard

July 28, 2019

Paul will truly be miss.
Laura Howard

Laura Howard

July 28, 2019

My condolences to the Joyce family. Paul was a great guy. May God continue to blessed you and your family.Laura Howard ,Retired BPD

Sandy Averill

July 28, 2019

We're just devastated. All our love,
Kevin and sandy Averill. God bless the family

Mike Kane

July 28, 2019

I had the pleasure of working as Paul's partner in Hyde Park for four years until he retired. We laughed every night! Great detective and friend. Paul will be missed greatly by me and all the detectives, police officers and civilian personnel of District 18.

Jim Barry

July 28, 2019

I came on with Paul and worked with him at B2. A really great guy, a nice guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

July 28, 2019

Det. Joyce, Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boston when you served with the BPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Adam C

July 27, 2019

Thoughts and prayers going out to the whole Joyce clan-I didn't have many interactions with Paul but I know he raised a great family and will be missed by all. God bless and thank you for your service to the Boston area.

Paul Walsh

July 27, 2019

Had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paul throughout his career. Good cop and even better person. He will be missed.

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