Southbridge : Joseph A. Damian, Jr., 80, of Hamilton St, passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 24th, after a brief illness. He leaves his sister, Dorothy A. Cochrane and her husband Gordon of Foxboro; two nieces, Debbie Dunham of Plainville and Laura Folan of North Attleboro; two grandnieces, two grandnephews and several aunts and cousins.

He was born in Southbridge the son of Joseph A. and Mary S. (Wolenski) Damian, Sr.

Joseph graduated from Mary E. Wells High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving honorably during the Vietnam War.   While serving in the Air Force he attended college at the University of the Philippines as well as the Eastern New Mexico University.  Joe loved nature and enjoyed walks in the woods.  He always had a green thumb and loved his house plants and growing his tomato plants out on his porch.  Also, he was an avid reader.  Those who knew Joe or had an opportunity to talk with him know he was quite a story teller and always had a joke to share.

Funeral services for Joseph will be private.  There are no calling hours.