WESTFIELD – Joseph M. Lahue, 51, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at home. Born in Westfield, MA on March 27, 1962, he was the son of the late David Lahue and he leaves his mother, Barbara (Wemette) Beckett of Lee. Joseph lived most of his life in the hilltowns. He was a 1981 graduate of Gateway Regional High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He worked as a custodian for Gateway Regional School District for seven years.
Besides his mother Joseph leaves his son, John M. Lahue of Chester and his sister, Tina Beckett of West Springfield; his step-mother, Patricia Lahue of Russell; step-brothers, Billy, Peter, Danny, Ricky, Brian, Johnny (deceased); and step-sisters, Debbie, Mary, Grace and Gail and his former wife, Melodie (Friend) Mazzaferro. He also leaves his companion, Patricia LaPointe who was by his side during his illness. He was predeceased by two sisters, Vanessa Astore and Malynda Beckett. Joe took tremendous pride in his nine years of sobriety and he loved just riding around in the hilltowns with his son John by his side.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 25th that 12:00 p.m. at the O’Brien Hilltown Community Funeral Home, 27 Russell Road, Huntington, MA. Calling hours will precede services from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Donations may be made to the Joseph M. Lahue Memorial Fund, c/o United Bank, 14 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050.
