Obituaries

Canton Obituary: Joseph J. Columbo, Jr.

The following is from the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home website:

Joseph J. Columbo, Jr., age 54 of Canton, formerly of Dedham, passed away suddenly June 30 at the Lahey Clinic.

Born in Newton, he was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School. He worked as a Security Guard at Medfield State Hospital.

Beloved husband of Helen J. (Mitcheroney). Father of Joseph J. III and Jenna C. Columbo of Canton.

Beloved son of Claire L. (English) Columbo of Dedham and the late Joseph J., Sr. Brother of Martin Columbo of Dedham. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles .

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St. in Canton on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton Monday morning July 8 at 10:30. Burial at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.

Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Canton Veteran’s Service Department 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.


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