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Elaine E. (Massad) Joseph

May 29, 1938 — October 20, 2025

Shrewsbury, MA

SHREWSBURY - Elaine E. (Massad) Joseph died in the comfort of her home with family on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was 87. 

Beloved wife of the late Richard N. Joseph.

She leaves her children, Richard N. 'Richie' Joseph Jr. (Mary Anne) and Wendy A. Tomaiolo (late Leonard) all of Shrewsbury; her grandchildren, Lindsey A. and Lacey A. Tomaiolo, Tyler T. and Richie P. Joseph; her sister, Frances Wilson of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor Elaine's life by gathering for a Morning Wake on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 to 12 Noon in Saint Mary's Church, 640 Main Street, Shrewsbury, followed by her funeral Mass celebrated at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.

Complete obituary to follow.

Arrangements by James + John Heald of The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, Waltham.

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