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Joseph Almeida Obituary

Joseph Almeida | artist, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, proud navy veteran, husband, character, teacher, callig- rapher. Joseph, born in1930, left us in his 85th year on Thursday, January 29 after a long illness. Patriarch of a large family, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Zulmira, his 5 children, Mimi Almeida, Tia Almeida Pike, Julianna Almeida Holtby, Joseph John Almeida and Alyssa Almeida Duncan, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joseph was known to his students as The Scribe; Daddy Joe to his grandchildren; and Lucky Joe to most everyone else. Veteran of the Korean War, Joseph was an Electrician Mate Class A on the USS Ernest G. Small; a teacher at Garland Junior College and Rochester Junior High; and dedicated husband and family man. The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to mourners favorite charities in Josephs name. Services will be held on Friday, February 13 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel Street, Portsmouth, NH at 1:00 PM. After the service there will be a gathering at Thaxter Hall next to the church. Daddy Joe - We love you. We miss you. We think about you.

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Published by The Marblehead Reporter from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Almeida

17 Entries

Sandra Murphy Roufogalis

May 21, 2015

Mr Almeida was a favorite instructor of mine at Garland. So many good memories of those days. Class of 1965

Paul & Smita Breton

February 14, 2015

Julianna and Joey, I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. I pray the love of God, family, and close friends, will give you comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Andrew Perry

February 12, 2015

Growing up in the same neighborhood where Mr. Almedia raised his children, seeing his dedication to his family and his work, I carry the utmost respect for all men of the greatest generation,may peace and comfort find you always.

Faye Doria

February 9, 2015

I taught with Joe many years ago in Rochester, and learned calligraphy from one of his students. He was always full of life, and I enjoyed knowing him.

Kathy King

February 7, 2015

I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Almeida in middle school. I learned to appreciate and love calligraphy. After many attempts I was rewarded and could not have been more proud that I was a calligraphy wizard. The world has lost an amazing teacher. Rest in peace.

Lisa (Swett) Ryan

February 6, 2015

So sorry to read this news Julianna. Very interesting man. My condolences to you and your family.

February 6, 2015

My sincere sympathy.
Mimi Magruder

Wendy Dowaliby

February 5, 2015

So saddened to read this obituary. I have many memories of art class with him. I still have some of my artwork that he helped me create. I always knew him as an art teacher, I never knew any other history of his life. Reach for the stars Mr. Almeida and paint the sky for all of us to see.

Mimi Almeida

February 5, 2015

Please be advised that due to unsafe weather conditions forecasted for Monday, we have rescheduled the service to be held on Friday, February 13 at 1:00 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel Street, Portsmouth, NH. There will be a gathering after the service at Thaxter Hall next to the church. Thank you. Mimi Almeida

Jessica Leavitt- Henderson

February 5, 2015

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Almeida for my art teacher at Spaulding.. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...

February 4, 2015

To the Almeida Family,

I had Mr. Almeida as a art teacher at Chamberlain st school in 1978. He was such a great teacher and made me a Super Wizard in caligraphy and I was left handed. Not many got this honor from him. He was very passonite about art and I thank him for all his life lessons.
God bless you all.

Keith Newton

George and Marie Chobanian

February 4, 2015

To the Almeida Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss.
With sympathy,
George and Marie Chobanian

Lorraine Briggs

February 4, 2015

Julianna and family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in
my heart and prayers.

Denise Polland Dunn

February 4, 2015

Joey and family,
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

John Parker

February 4, 2015

Sorry for your loss, he was a good man

Amy Morse

February 4, 2015

Mr. Almeida was my art teacher in junior high in the 1980's. He taught me that there is no such thing as a mistake in art; "don't erase, it was meant to be that way". Rest in Peace.

Psalm 83:18 Isaiah 25:8

February 4, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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