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Official Obituary of

Joseph R. Hosey

April 13, 1946 ~ July 28, 2023 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Joseph Hosey Obituary

Joseph Robert Hosey passed away peacefully on Friday July 28th 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. Born in England on April 13,1946 to Patricia and Joseph. At the age of one his family came to America. 

He lived a rambunctious and fun childhood with his five siblings Patricia,Peter, Eleanor, Susan and Paul.

A love for the outdoors and gardening led to frequent visits to Long Island, it was there that he raised two children Kim and Matthew. Forever proud of his children, there was no end to what he would do for them. Joseph was a joyful Grandpa to Ryan, Isabella and Emilia. 

Joseph enjoyed telling stories, he loved to talk and was witty and fun! He was clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through life experiences: mechanic,fisherman,gardener,artist, contractor- he could fix anything.

Joseph had a long career with Western Electric before retiring in 2005. He even had a side gig as a model and actor in his retirement.

Those privileged to have know Joseph or Bobby as his parent’s, siblings and nieces and nephews called him will forever be grateful for the gifts of his love.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
August 3, 2023

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
St James Funeral Home, Inc
829 Middle Country Rd
St James, NY 11780

Visitation
Thursday
August 3, 2023

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
St James Funeral Home, Inc
829 Middle Country Rd
St James, NY 11780

Funeral Mass
Friday
August 4, 2023

10:45 AM
St. James RC Church
429 NY-25A
East Setauket, NY 11733

Interment following funeral service
Friday
August 4, 2023

4:00 PM
St. James RC Churchyard
429 NY-25A
East Setauket, NY 11733

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