Joseph Wilfred Theriault
11/29/1927 - 5/27/2013
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Obituary For Joseph Wilfred Theriault
Joe passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a valiant three month fight. Joe?s determination and hard work to regain independence after a stroke truly underscores his life long work ethic to do his very best in everything he encountered.
Joe was born in Lawrence, MA, to Albert and Ida (Houde). After graduation from Central Catholic High School, he entered the seminary, but quickly determined that it was not the life style for him.
After U.S. Coast Guard and Army service, Joe joined the Merchant Marines. On his first trip under the Golden Gate Bridge, he vowed that he would come back and make it his home. He then began a long career at the beginning of the computer age and retired from AT&T. Too young to stay home he began volunteering at Holy Spirit Parish and was soon asked to join the staff. Joe remained active at Holy Spirit and served as an usher until his illness.
Golf, dancing, travel, reading, music and his granddaughters were the passions of his life.
Joe is survived by his wife of almost 43 years Ingrid; his children: Joe Jr., Renee (Michael), and Nancy; his granddaughters: Jade, Kaya, and Jourdan; his siblings: Arthur, Robert (Martha), Norman (Tonia), Lee, and Agnes; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents and his brothers Albert and Richard.
His family is sincerely grateful for the ICU and hospice room nurses of Washington Hospital. Their compassion and care to Joe and family gave great comfort.
Vigil Service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 4pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 3, 11am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
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10/01/2021
Ingrid-just heard the news and Rick and I wanted to let you know how sorry we are. Joe was truly a kind and wonderful man, who we shall remember always having a smile on his face. Again, so sorry for your loss.
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10/01/2021
Ingrid, Joe and Renee...my deepest sympathy to you all.
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10/01/2021
Thanks for helping me grow up. It was a blessing to have you as a father figure, and a role model. Semper FI
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10/01/2021
Dear Ingrid, Renee and Joe, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always remember Joe as a kind and gentle man. The perfect host with a great smile. We will dearly miss him. Mariam and Will
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10/01/2021
Dear Ingrid, Renee, Mike, Joe, Jade and Kaya, Our deepest sympathy to you all. How blessed you were to have such a wonderful caring and loving husband, father and grandfather in your lives. We were blessed as well to call him our dearest friend and we too will miss him terribly. Our times together will never be forgotten and he will live in our hearts forever. Fondly, Diane and Mark
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10/01/2021
To Ingrid and family, Joe was an inspiration and wonderful friend and fellow Ambassador at Summitpointe Golf Course in Milpitas. He was always a gentleman and respected by his golfing family at Summitpointe. We will all miss Joe "T".
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10/01/2021
Ingrid, Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
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10/01/2021
Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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10/01/2021
Joe, truly a man's man. You were the best supervisor I ever had in the 30 years I worked for AT&T. You were also a friend and mentor. Rest in peace Joe. We'll never forget you. My condolences to Ingrid, Renee, and little Joe. It was a real privilege to have known Joe.
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10/01/2021
Our condolences to the family. Joe was wonder person and a friend. He will be missed. Al & Dolores Kuwata
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10/01/2021
Dear Ingrid & Family. On behalf of Archbishop Donald J. Reece, Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston, Jamaica, Jean and J. Andrew Woolcock,III, I extend to you our sincere condolences at the passing of your beloved Joe into glory. May the Lord whom he loved and served so faithfully shine the light of his countenance upon him and welcome him into the company of the saints. And may his soul rest peacefully on the shoulders of the Good Shepherd free from all the cares and troubles of this earthly journey. With our love, prayers and every blessing.
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10/01/2021
Joe was a favorite of mine. I have good memories of our days in the Holy Spirit Men's club. Joe was a real asset to his church, and a man of character with a great sense of humor. Rest with the angels Joe. (We will be out of town and unable to attend services for Joe.) Hank & Marlene
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