Desmond, Joseph A., February l4, in Lake Suzy, FL., formerly of Marshfield,79 years old, beloved husband of Mary(McGuinnes) Desmond, dear father of Pamela Burke and her husband Robert of Braintree, Paula Torcicollo and her husband Peter of Westfield, N.J., Joseph Desmond and his wife Marianne of Wilbraham, MA. and Sean Desmond and his wife Tracey of Marshfield. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Brother of Patricia Butterworth of FL., David Holmes of Boston and the late Daniel Desmond.
Joseph is a retired Lieutenant of the Boston Fire Department with 36 years service.
Memorial service at the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, Marshfield, Saturday, March l, at 11 a.m.
Visiting hours from l0 to noon preceding the service.
Private family burial service.