Joseph Ward Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph Ward (Springfield, Massachusetts), who departed this world on June 5, 2024 at the age of 77. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William T. Ward and Catherine Ward (Tagan); and his siblings, William and Mary Mastroyin. He is survived by: his wife Judy; his children, Katie Briedis (Jay) of Medfield and Christopher (Mary Cynthia) of Nashville, TN.; his brothers, Edmund of Springfield and Philip (Linda Ward); and his grandchildren, Charlie, Maggie, Bridget, Sarah, Jack, Wade and Ellie. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to support the students enrolled in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of UMass Amherst. Checks should be payable to UMass Amherst Foundation and sent to Records and Gift Processing, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst MA. 01003.
