Joseph Ward's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2024 in Springfield, Massachusetts

Joseph Ward

September 16, 1946 - June 5, 2024 (77 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

Joseph Ward's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2024 in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation

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Joseph Ward

September 16, 1946 - June 5, 2024 (77 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation



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June 11

Visitation

Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation
220 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Wed

June 12

Funeral service

St. Mary's Church
519 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA 01106

Wed

June 12

Burial

St. Michael's Cemetery
1601 State St, Springfield, MA 01109

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