Born in Fall River, a son of Marilyn Hayes and the late Joseph Michael Hayes Jr., he was a lifelong resident of the city.
A graduate of Tiverton High School, class of 1992, he later went on to attend Bristol Community College to pursue an Associate’s Degree. An avid musician, he enjoyed playing the drums and singing and was also a huge Neil Diamond fan. Joseph loved spending time with his friends and being social.
In addition to his mother, Joseph is survived by his four brothers: Adam Furtado of Fall River, Christopher Hayes of Fall River, Daniel Furtado and his wife Elizabeth Law-Furtado of Bristol, CT and David Furtado and his wife Jessi of Fall River; his step sister Shelly Breault of Fall River, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
His visitation will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 10:00am – 12:00pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St. Fall River, MA 02720 with a funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial Private. To leave donations in his honor please visit www.youcaring.com. Directions or tributes visit www.waring-sullivan.com