HUFF, Joseph A. Of Dedham, formerly of Hyde Park and Groton Long Point, CT, October 5, 2017. Beloved husband of 42 years of Jenna (Lucente) Huff of Dedham. Devoted father of Joseph J. Huff and his wife Rebecca of Dedham, Michael L. Huff and his wife Erica of Dedham, and Stephen Huff and Crystal Foster of Wareham. Loving Papa of Justin, Madison, Victoria, Joseph, Michael, Abigail, Matthew, and Stephen. Brother of Mary (Huff) Tutela of Lady Lake, Florida, Ann Huff of Norwood, and Donna (Huff) Difranco and her husband Joseph of Sudbury. Son of the late Joseph F. Huff and Rita T. (Hickey) Huff of Hyde Park.
Joe honorably served in the Army National Guard. He attended Christopher Columbus High School, Emerson College, Boston State College, and received his doctorate from Boston University. Before retiring he worked for the Stoneham Public Schools and also as a professor of developmental psychology at Boston University and Cambridge College. Dr. Huff was very involved in Dedham Youth Hockey where he served on the Board of Directors and coached all three of his sons for many years. He was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins and of the University of Alabama football team. Joe liked to play golf and go fishing with his sons. He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop where he loved to make puzzles and toys for his grandchildren. His favorite thing to do was to spend time at the beach with all of his family.
Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who provided his family with love, strength, faith, and laughter. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, MA 02026 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 8am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Susanna Church, Dedham at 9am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.