Mr. Joseph Ronald Latulippe, 73, of Methuen, Massachusetts passed away on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
He was born on January 13, 1936 in Lawrence to the late Joseph A. and Cress (Dziadosz) Latulippe.
He attended Central Catholic High School and was a graduate of Lawrence High School. Mr. Latulippe served in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict.
He was an attendant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish at Saint Theresa Church in Methuen and worked as a Foreman for the City of Lawrence in the Water Department. He worked and took great pride in installing floors for Arrow Floor Company.
He enjoyed gardening and nature, he was an avid reader of business and science & always up on current events. He enjoyed trips to the beach and mountains. He especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a kind man who touched peoples hearts with his many good deeds.
His family members include:
His loving wife Margaret J. (Gill) Latulippe who just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in October 2009.
His children:
Mary C. Valentine and her husband Robert of Methuen, MA.
Theresa A. Dussault and her husband Philip of Methuen, MA
John P. Latulippe and his wife Khristan of Amherst, NH
Daniel J. Latulippe and his wife Christine of Methuen, MA.
Maureen A. Hyatt and her husband Peter of Windham, NH
Patricia A. Latulippe Hering of Methuen, MA.
His Sister: Diane M. Licata and her husband Salvatore of Atkinson, NH and their son Derek Licata of Methuen, MA.
His Uncle: William Dziadosz of Newbury, MA.
Grandchildren: Kerri and Kevin Valentine, Philip, Joseph, and Thomas Dussault, Shawnelise and Caden Latulippe, Ashley and Kaitlyn Latulippe, Angelina, Julia and Rachel Hyatt, Nicole and Ryan Hering.
As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Saint Theresa Church, 22 Plymouth Street, Methuen, MA.
Burial will follow in the Polish National Cemetery in Methuen, MA.
Family and friends may call on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.