Joseph P. Hammond age 56 of Canton passed away suddenly July 19th at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Cambridge, he was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years as a carpenter. He has lived in Canton since 1989 and in his free time enjoyed fishing with his nephews. Beloved husband of Demetra (Bitsikas). Loving son of James of KY and the late Marie Hammond. Brother of Karen Pellegrine and her husband Mark of Canton, Cheryl Morello and her husband Peter of FL , Jimmy Hammond and his wife Joanne of FL. and the late David M. Hammond. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church 420 High St. Dedham Wednesday morning at 9. Visiting hours prior to the mass in the church Wednesday morning from 8 to 9 am. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery.