Please note- At the families request the mass has been moved to St. Gerard Majella Church 1860 Washington St. Canton on Monday at 10:30
Joseph F. “Smokin Joe” Donnelly, age 69 of Canton passed away unexpectedly November 29th. Born and raised in Brighton, he graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and Boston State College. Joe worked as an Account Manager for the Radisson Hotel in Boston for 13 years before retiring. He previously worked for the Massachusetts Lottery as an Account Manager and worked as the Assistant Manager for the Ice House in Canton after retiring. Joe was the President of Canton Cable Television, Past President and Coach of Canton Youth Hockey and was the Voice of Canton High School Hockey on Cable 8 for the last 20 years. Joe’s stage name was “Smokin Joe” and his passion was playing the guitar and singing at Local Canton Pubs and his friends’ homes. His two greatest joys were travelling with his wife and playing with his grandchildren.
Beloved husband of Janet L. (Thyne). Father of Joanna L. D’Agostino and her husband Joseph of Franklin, and Christopher J. Donnelly and his wife Leigh of New York City. Grandfather of Kathryn, Carly and Emma D’Agostino. Son of Mary K. Donnelly of Falmouth and the late Joseph F. Donnelly. Brother of Michael C. Donnelly and his wife Carolyn of N.C., Brian P. Donnelly and his wife Kathryn of Acton, Maribeth Wadman and her husband John of Falmouth and Laurand M. Bryant and her husband David of Framingham. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 2-6 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Monday morning at 10:30. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Canton Youth Hockey P.O. Box 215 Canton, MA 02021.