Seigal, Joseph 95, a lifelong Chelsea resident, passed away on November 3, 2013 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home. He graduated Chelsea High School, Class of 1936. Following his graduation from Chelsea High School, Mr. Seigal received his undergraduate degree from Salem State University and his Master’s Degree from Boston University. Mr. Seigal was a teacher in the Chelsea school system for 32 years. He was a proud United States Army WWII Veteran. Joe loved his family, animals, singing, Boston sports teams and horse racing.
Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Tubman) Seigal and the late Muriel (Wolk) Seigal. Devoted father of Stephen Seigal and his partner Magdalene Story, Nancy Royalty and her husband Dan and Alison Roth and her husband Adam. Loving son of the late Max and Annie Seigal. Dear brother of the late Morris Seigal, the late William Seigal and the late Harry Seigal. Loving grandfather of Amy, Scott, Ryan, Emily, Brandon and Evan. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Cary Sq., Chelsea on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation, 17 Lafayette Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150. Memorial observance will be held immediately following the interment until 8:00 at the home of Alison and Adam Roth and Wednesday, 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the home of Nancy and Dan Royalty.