Joseph S. Aversa in West Roxbury on Wednesday December 7, 2016 beloved husband of Maureen P. (McGarry). Devoted father of Matthew Aversa of NH, Joseph, Aversa and his wife Maureen of Melrose, John Aversa and his wife Jeanne of Medfield and the late Charles Aversa. He is also survived by his daughter in Law Norma Aversa of Middleton. Brother of Grace Chartier of RI., and the late Salvatore Aversa, Angelina Costa, Letitia McElaney and Rose Doucette. Loving grandfather of Diana Aversa, Jaclyn Desrosier, Charles Aversa, Joseph Aversa and his great grandchild Allison Desrosier. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday morning December 12, 2016 from 9:30 to 11 AM in the Joseph Russo Funeral Home 814 American Legion Hwy (near Cummins Highway) Roslindale followed by a Funeral Mass in St Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre Street West Roxbury at 11:30 AM. Interment to follow in Holy Family Cemetery Rockland . Former teacher Winchester High School and member of the J.J. William Council K. of C., and WWII Army Veteran.