Joseph passed away Thursday morning, September 24, 2015 at the Chelsea Soldier's Home. He was 92 years of age. Born in Boston, Joseph grew up in Medford and graduated from Medford High School, Class of . At 19 years old, Joe enlisted in the US Army on November 27, 1942. As a WWII heavy machine gunner, PFC Joseph fought in the battles of Tunisia, Sicily, So France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with bronze service arrowhead. He was honorably discharged on October 15, 1945 at Ft. Devens. Joe reenlisted into the Army and begin active duty on May 11, 1949. He served overseas during the Korean War for almost 3 years as CPL of the Co. B 720th M.P. Bn APO 500. He was honorably discharged on November 11, 1952 at Ft. Devens. During his working career, Joe worked at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA as a hoofed animal attendant. He dedicated 25 years caring for the animals before retiring in 1984. Joe has been a resident of the Chelsea Soldier's Home for the last few years. He will be greatly missed by his family and his fellow Veteran's at the Home.