He is survived by his children Joanne (Pyne) Nelson and her husband Ron, Patrick Pyne and Karen (Pyne) Pratt and her husband Bill. He was the cherished Papa Joe to Kevin, Kayla, Cole, Michael, Danny, Gavin, Ronan and Will. Great Papa to Kason and Kallie. He is also survived by his siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was a retired machinist for the MBTA, a proud veteran of U.S. Army and a member of the Randolph Elks.
There will be a funeral mass at St. Bernadette's Church in Randolph, MA at noon on Friday September 7, 2018 followed by a Celebration of Life Reception at the Randolph Elks.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice
15 Strawberry Ave.
Lewiston, ME 04240
800-482-7412.
