In Taunton, Joseph Camelo, age 88, passed away at home peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2022. Joseph was the husband of Mary Lou (Bolarinho) Camelo of Taunton. Joseph was born in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores in Portugal, the son of the late Augusto S. & Rosa (Ribeiro) Camelo.
Joseph has resided in Taunton since immigrating from Portugal. He was educated in Portugal schools. Joseph was an employee for the former Paul A. Dever State School until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, visiting his friends at the Taunton Sports Club, reminiscing and telling stories about the old country and spending time with family.
Joseph is survived by his son Daniel Camelo of Taunton and his late son Joseph Camelo. He also leaves his siblings; Maria Lourdes Cabrinha of Taunton, Rosa Carreiro of Taunton, Mariano Camelo of Bristol, RI, Manuel Camelo of FL, Antonio Camelo of Taunton, Joao Augusto Camelo of New Bedford, and the late Maria do Carmo Veloso and Conceicao Bolarinho.
Funeral from the O’Keefe Wade Funeral home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Tuesday, February 1st at 9am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony’s Church in Taunton at 10am. Relatives and friends are also invited to visiting hours on Monday from 5-7pm. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.