DeCroteau, Joseph E. 64, of Medford passed away suddenly at home on October 13, 2024. Joseph was survived by his wife and mother of his children MarDee of Medford. Joseph was the beloved father to Patrick and his girlfriend Alexandra, of Middleton, Sarah of Danvers, and his identical twins Kayla, and Mollie of Medford. Joseph was also the “step father” to Kieran Ashworth and her husband Christoper of Colorado, and Sean Harris, and his wife Erin of Washington. Joseph was the devoted Papa to Camryn, and Francesca and the funny Papa Joe to Austin, Jaxson, Cian, and Rory. Joseph is predeceased by his mother Sarah “Sally” (Cloherty) DeCroteau, his father Eugene DeCroteau, and his brother James “Jimmy” DeCroteau. Joseph was the loving brother to Jeanne Smith and her husband Bob of Saugus MA, Mary of Windham, NH, Joan of Salem, NH, Michael and his wife Debbie of Stoneham MA, and Mark and his wife Tammie of Melrose, MA. Joseph is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joseph had a passion for helping and comforting others in times of need. From a young age growing up in Melrose Joseph always knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. In first grade he and his classmates were asked what they wanted to be, Joseph’s reply “a funeral director” followed along by laughs from his classmates. Joseph followed through and studied Mortuary Science at Miami Dade College. He not only became a funeral director but a beloved one at that. Joseph was a highly loved member of the Medford community where we cared for everyone. He even received the key to the city of Medford for his work within the community. Joseph or Joe De as many knew him by will be truly missed not only by family and friends but the community as well.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be privately held. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.