Joseph A. Maccarone, 82 of Medford, died Monday unexpectedly in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford.

Born in Boston, he resided in Medford for 60 years and formerly of the West End of Boston. He was the son of the late Bettina (Ciampa) and Giacomo Maccarone. Joseph was a supervisor with the Medford Highway Department for 37 years and retired in 1994. He loved the West End of Boston and was a world history buff also loved to visit forts anywhere in driving distance.

Beloved husband of the late Annette S. (Chiavuzzi) Maccarone. Devoted father of Donna Kobzik and her husband John of Windham, NH, Nancy Bontempo and her husband Roberto of North Andover, Jo Anne Chapelle and her partner William Crowley of Windham, NH and the late Elizabeth A. Maccarone. Loving Papa of Jessica and Michael Kobzik and Zachary Bontempo. Brother of Jacqueline Spratt of Florida and the late Maryann Weaver. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford Friday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Joseph’s name to the West End Museum, 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, Boston, MA 02114.