Most precious husband of Margaret Mary (Sheehan) Joyce, in his 89th year.
Beloved father of Kathleen Joyce Pisano and her husband Anthony of Arlington, Michael Gerard Joyce and his wife Donna of Lowell, Marybeth Margaret Joyce of Cambridge, Jane-Frances Joyce Kelly of Somerville, and Julie Patrice Lucey and her husband Thomas of West Hartford, CT.
Proud grandfather of Christopher, Danielle, Timothy, Maggie, Anthony, Laura, Matthew, Gregory, Ronan, Stephen, and Brigid. Predeceased by his infant grandson Patrick Gerard Joyce.
Great-grandfather of William, Devon, Liam, and Paige.
Son of the late William and Annie Joyce. Brother of the late Mary Joyce Mancini, Thomas and William Joyce.
Funeral from the Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home, 261 Washington Street, Union Square, Somerville on Friday at 11:00am.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church at 12:10pm.
Visiting hours Thursday 3:00-7:00pm.
Relatives and friends gratefully invited.
John was a graduate of Boston College, Class of 1951. Former Vice Headmaster of Somerville High School and the Assistant Superintendent of the Somerville Public Schools. Lifelong member of Saint Joseph's Parish, where he served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, and C.C.D. teacher. Late U.S.Army Veteran, WWII.
Interment private.