Joseph L. “Joe” Donlin of Medford passed away on November 16th. He was 66. Joe was a life-long resident of Medford and a graduate of Medford High School. Joe was the beloved husband of Linda (Pieraert) Donlin for 45 years. He was the cherished son of the late Paul J. and Janet M. (MacDonald) Donlin and son-in-law of the late Henri and Emma Pieraert.
Joe was the cherished brother of Paul Donlin and his wife Gina of Peabody, Patricia Catino and her husband Richard of Medford, Jane Aurigemma and her husband Michael of Medford, and Laurie McGowan and her husband Stephen of Plymouth. Joe was the most exceptional and loving Uncle to Richard Catino and his wife Megan McAuley, Katherine Catino, Cara Donlin, Stephanie (Donlin) Travaglia and her husband Nathan, Kristen Donlin, Nicole (Aurigemma) Carter and her husband Thomas, Michael Aurigemma Jr., Brian McGowan, Brendan McGowan and Sean McGowan. He was the most awesome and loving Great-Uncle to Tyler Catino, Anna Catino, Caroline Catino, John Catino, Caden Griffin, Mckenzie Travaglia, Camille Carter and Adeline Carter. Joe relished time with his family and took pride in their relationships throughout his life. He never missed a family gathering, wedding, birth, baptism, graduation, holiday or party.
Joe was a huge fan and season ticket holder of the NE Patriots for many years and shared many fun tailgating trips to Foxboro with family and friends (and a couple of Super Bowl trips). Joe and Linda loved their cottage on Lake Winnisquam, cruising around in their party boat and spent over 20 summers there. Joe retired from Raytheon Corporation in 2019 after 45 years. Joe served on the Board of Directors at Raytheon Credit Union for many years. Joe was a volunteer with Medford Little League and the Boy Scouts for several years. He was a member of the Irish American Club of Malden and a long-time member of the Kingston Veterans Club in Kingston, NH where he served as Sergeant-at-Arms, Treasurer, Vice President, and recently President. He sang the National Anthem at many events and was the best Santa for the Children’s Christmas Party for many years. Joe will be deeply, deeply missed by his wife Linda, his large family and many friends. He had a big personality, a huge sense of humor, a large laugh, the biggest heart and he was kind and caring to everyone he met.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Joe’s family on Tuesday, November 24th from 4 to 7 PM, with social distancing protocols at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford. At the request of the family, service's on Wednesday will be private. To view Joe's service via Zoom, please contact a family member directly.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joe’s name to The Kids Christmas Fund at The Kingston Veterans Club, 36 Church Street, Kingston, NH 03848.