Joseph A. McLaughlin, a resident of Everett for over 40 years, passed into eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 74 years old.
Joe was born in Medford on November 29, 1937 one of 3 children of the late Anthony J. McLaughlin and Margaret L. (Cremins) McLaughlin. Joe grew up in Somerville where he attended St. Joseph's Parochial School in Medford and graduated from Somerville High School in 1955. Joe was drafted by the San Francisco Giants of the National Baseball League and played in their farm system for over 3 years in the early 1960's. He worked as a Typesetter for Daniel's Printing Company in Everett for over 30 years before retiring. Joe was a "Gentle- Man".
Joe is the loving brother of David J. McLaughlin of San Diego, California and Sr. Laura Ann "Betty" McLaughlin SP of Ocean Grove, New Jersey. He is the devoted cousin of Connie Tracy and her late husband Tom Tracy of Everett.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joe's Funeral on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 1159 Main St. Melrose followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St. Everett at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be on Monday, July 9, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Joe's name to Emmaus House, 21 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756.