John Anthony Joseph
June 12, 1929 ~ April 13, 2017
John Anthony “Johnny” Joseph, 87, passed away on April 13, 2017 at his home in Hollywood, Md that he shared with his wife of 63 years, Phyllis. Born June 12, 1929, he was the son of Anthony Joseph and Mary Hassy of Wilkes Barre, Pa.
His greatest love was spending time with his family. He had many happy times with them at his home on the Patuxent River. His Lebanese heritage was important to him and his grandchildren will miss their Lebanese greetings with "Pop". Johnny was well known for the many years he and his brother in law Dick Curry owned and operated the Leonardtown Supermarket.
Johnny is survived by his wife Phyllis Joseph; his sister Beverly Lewis (Billy) of Pocono Pines, Pa.; his children Mike Joseph (Adria - deceased) of Suffolk, Va, Joe Joseph (Beth) of Hollywood, Md, Beth Walton (Doug) of Fairfax Station, Va, and Margie Gateau (Steve) of Lusby, Md.; his grandchildren Suzanne Garrison (Dustin), Joe Joe and Carlee Joseph, Joe, Katherine, and Anthony Walton, and Michelle and Amy Gateau; and two great grandchildren Alex and Anika Garrison.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny W. Joseph of Washington, DC, and brothers and sisters Elizabeth (Bill), Margaret (Jinx), Cecelia (Dick), Joe (Louise), George (Betty), Freda (Freddy), and Leona (Johnny).
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with prayers recited at 7:00 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10:00 at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, Md.
Pall bearers will be Joe Walton, Joe Joe Joseph, Anthony Walton, Richard Curry, Ricky Anderson, and Tony Wilkinson. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Beth Cooper-Joseph, Suzanne Garrison, Katherine Walton, Carlee Joseph, Michelle Gateau, and Amy Gateau.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to:
St. John's Building Fund, 43900 St. John's Rd, Hollywood, Md 20636,
Hollywood Rescue Squad, PO Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636, or
Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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Sorry to hear of Mr. Joseph passing. We’ll keep you in prayer and our hearts at this sad time.
The entire Joseph family,
I am so sorry to hear this news. I was just talking to Margie last week about him. I will always remember Mr. Joseph’s kind spirit. Hold tight your precious memories and I will pray for your comfort in the difficult days ahead. ~Liz Dilworth Walter
Our sincere condolences to the Joseph family. May you find comfort knowing that he is now at peace. Keep those great family memories first and foremost. Our prayers are with you.
To the Joseph Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Joe and Family so sorry for your loss.
Phyllis and family know that Johnny will truly be missed by many. We will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and may your family find the strength in their memories to carry them through this difficult time. Please accept our heart felt condolences. David and Suzzanne
To Joseph family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Phyllis and family, I am so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace and may God bless us all.
Having fond memories when I worked at Leondtown Supermarket.
May John rest in peace.
To Phyllis and family:
Our love and prayers go out to you all, such a kind soul and a wonderful neighbor, he will be greatly missed. They don’t make them like Mr. Joseph at more.
Much love from the Ballew family.
Joseph & family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Phyllis and family; so very sorry for your loss. I know words offer little comfort right now, but I hope you can find peace that he is with his beloved son Johnny and in the arms of our Lord! Prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
Phyllis, Mike, Joe, Beth, and Margie and entire Joseph family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Joseph was such a great man. He will be greatly missed. I always loved his smile. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this time of loss.
To The Joseph Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny, Just remember that Death leaves a broken Heart, and all of the wonderful memories will last a life time.
May Johnny Rest in the arms of The Good Lord.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Joseph family, God’s word saids, at Isa 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces.
Phyllis, Mike, Joe, Beth, Margie and families, our sincerest sympathy to you all in the loss of Mr Joseph. Praying you find peace and comfort in knowing he is suffering no longer and has been reunited with family members who went before him. Betty & Gordy Smith
Joe sorry to hear about your father’s passing. He was always one of my favorites whether I was working at Leonardtown Supermarket or in his fridge at Half Pone Point he was really good to us.
LOVE LIVES ON FOREVER IN YOUR MEMORIES AND HEARTS. YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.
So sorry to learn of Johnny’s passing. We were good business friends when I was in Leonardtown and I have many fond memories. My sincerest sympathy to your family.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the Joseph family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8