Southbridge: Joseph R. Dean, II, 81, of Grandview Rd., passed away on Thursday, August 20th, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a long illness.

He leaves his beloved companion of 20 years, Marilyn R. (Latour) Pollone; his three children, Joseph R. Dean, III and his wife Roberta of Saugus, Jane R. Dean of East Boston and Damon J. Latour of Southbridge; his grandson, Cristian Dean; his brother, John Dean of East Boston; his sister, Bernice 'Bunny' Dean Murray of Winthrop; his four nieces, Christine Murray Casaletto, Suzanne Murray, Kayla Murray Labo and Sarah casaletto  ; his two nephews, John Michael Dean and Anthony Casaletto; and his life-long friend, Carl Vitello of Lynn.  He was born in Winthrop the son of the late George and Rita (Rogers) Dean.  Joseph was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War era.

Joe was a Corrections Officer for Suffolk County, MA for over 35 years, serving at Deer Island Prison and later at South Bay Prison, retiring many years ago.  Joe enjoyed being busy and worked for several other businesses throughout his career.  He worked for Delaco Air Conditioning, Boston Ice Company and managed an ice rink in the Boston area.  After retiring he worked for Latour Construction and Heritage Country Club in Charlton.  Joe was an avid golfer and loved to help others with their game. He golfed in many charity events and once golfed for 49 hours straight to raise money for the American SIDS Institute.  A feat that got him into the Guiness book of Records.  He was also a talented amateur photographer.  He had a great passion for old cars, especially Corvettes.

Joe was a very funny person, always there with a laugh or a joke.  Most of all he loved his family and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, August 27th, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with at Mass at 11:00am in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial in New Notre Dame Cemetery will be at a later date.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American SIDS Institute - 528 Raven Way, Naples, FL 34110.