Joseph V. Wayshak, “Papa Joe” as he was affectionately called, of Malden, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on November 16, 2018 at the age of 77. Son of the late Josephine (Postizzi) and Edward Wayshak. Papa Joe was born in South Boston where he attended South Boston High School and graduated in 1958. Papa Joe worked for 27 years at his “Dam Job” operating the Charles River or Gridley Dam in Charlestown until he retired in 2013. It was Papa Joe’s lifelong love of music that led to his teaching St. Thomas Band in Jamaica Plain and meeting the love of his life, Joan (Milani) Wayshak, whom he met at Hollis Music in East Boston. They were married in 1966 and recently celebrated 52 years together. Papa Joe was extremely loving and proud of his children; Corinne Wayshak of California; Gina Hames and her husband John of Malden; Bonnie Littlejohn and her husband Scott of Malden; and his son Joseph “Jay” Wayshak of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Papa Joe was the beloved grandfather of Nicholas and Ryan Hames, Gianna Gonzales and Alyssa and Erica Littlejohn. He is also survived by his sister Jean McGee of Pembroke as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is now rejoined with his parents and his late sister Gloria Sarno, formerly of Sarasota, FL. Papa Joe was an avid New England sports fan and a season ticket holder for the Boston Celtics for many years. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, his passion for Drum Corps and spending family vacations on Cape Cod where he loved his annual fishing trip with his son, sons-in-law and his grandsons. The family will receive friends and family at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Tuesday November 20th from 4-8 PM and again on Wednesday November 21st at 9 AM followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, c/o Gift Processing Center, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805.