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Joseph J Defina 1926 - 2004

Joseph J Defina of Waltham, Middlesex County, MA was born on June 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States to Rose (LaCava) Defina and Bartholomew Defina. He had siblings Bernadette "Bessie" (Defina) Hinds, Anthony Defina, and Caterina Defina. He married Jennie DeFina on April 26, and had children Debra Gallagher, Richard Defina, Lisa Diamond, and Paul Defina. Joseph Defina died at age 77 years old on January 31, 2004 at home 30 Amory Road, in Waltham, MA.

Joseph J Defina
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Waltham, Middlesex County, MA 02453
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June 23, 1926
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States
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January 31, 2004
home 30 Amory Road, in Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States
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  • Introduction

    Joe was a fiesty, jolly man who loved to joke and laugh. He and his brother owned Bacon Street Market in Waltham which was originally owned by his father and mother (Rose and Bartholomew Defina). He was very religious and believed God would take care of things for him and his family. He prayed the rosary several times a week. He enjoyed his family but so much enjoyed his grandchildren (Kimberly Diamond, Joseph Defina, Stephen Defina, Christopher Defina and Matthew Defina). He was the best grandfather around and spent his days (along with his wife, Jennie) babysitting and playing with them. They were his best friends!
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    1926

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    June 23, 1926
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    Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Joseph's parents were born in Italy (Filicudi). He was pre-deceased by his sister (Caterina Defina), brother (Anthony Defina) and his sister Bernadette Defina died in 2015.

  • Early Life & Education

    Thomas Hill School, Waltham High

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  • Religious Beliefs

    Joe was a true Catholic and prayed the rosary several times weekly. His faith in God carried our family.

  • Professional Career

    He owned a meat market with his family and then managed DeStefano's Bakery.
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    2004

    Death

    January 31, 2004
    Death date
    heart attack
    Cause of death
    home 30 Amory Road, in Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States
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  • Obituary

    Surviving family: Wife Jennie Gloria (Cincotta) DeFina, Daughter Debra (Defina) Gallagher, Sons Richard and Paul Defina; Daughter Lisa (Defina) Diamond
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Lisa Diamond
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03/06/2022
Dad and KIm
This is Joesph with his first grandchild and only granddaughter. They were best buds.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Lisa Diamond
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03/06/2022
Did his parents ever live in NH? Was his sister, Caterina, born there? She would have been born in 1924 or 1925 and died 9 months later.
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