Joseph A. White Jr. of Marstons Mills, MA died peacefully on Oct. 5, 2018 at the South Dennis Health Care Facility. He was born Nov. 22, 1929 in Provincetown, MA to Joseph A. and Philomena (Souza)White. He graduated from Provincetown High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War serving 4 years. After his tour of duty, he returned to Provincetown and married Loretta M. (Murphy) White where together they had 4 children. During this time he worked as a Police Officer for the town of Provincetown and on the F/V Sea Fox before going on to work for various home delivery dairy companies, eventually starting his own, Arrowhead Dairy, after moving to Hyannis. After selling his company, he then went to work at Cape Cod Hospital, as a security officer, where he retired after 20 years. Joseph was also predeceased by his 3rd wife, Deborah Owens of Marstons Mills. He is also the beloved brother of Lorraine(White) Rego and predeceased by his sister Phyllis (White) Henrique. Joseph is survived by his 4
children and 6 grandchildren: Joseph A White III of Plymouth, Cynthia M Houle of Orleans, Lee W. White of North Truro, along with his wife, Stacey and children: Meagan, Kayla, Jessica & Amy, and Michael R White of Marstons Mills, along with his wife Kimberly and their children Ashley and Michael Matthew. In addition, Joe will be forever loved and missed by his partner of the last 13 years, Jeanne Bollas, of Orleans, who was by his side always and in his final moments.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 9th from 5 to 7 pm at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery on Wednesday October 10th at 10:30 am.
For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
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