Joseph passed away Sunday morning, December 20, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.  He was 65 years of age.  Born in Boston, he is the son of Janice L. McLellan of North Revere and the late Joseph W. Taylor.  Joseph was a late resident of New Bedford but formally lived in Revere.  He was a former cook for various restaurants around the Boston area.

Joseph is the beloved brother of Hugh McLellan Jr., Donna McLellan, both of North Revere, and the late William P. Taylor, Robert Taylor and Paul Taylor.  He is also lovingly survived by his step-father, Hugh McLellan Sr. of North Revere and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Joseph's visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Saturday, December 26 from 10:00 - 12:00 Noon.  Funeral Services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon.  Funeral Services will conclude in the funeral home.

Per COVID-19 State Regulations, the Funeral Home is allowed a 25 person capacity limit.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter. We encourage family and friends to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book below or to send a personalized sympathy card.