Joseph E. Marchetti Obituary (1924 - 2016)

Waterville - Joseph Emedio Marchetti, 92 years old, passed away on May 6, 2016 at his home with his family around him. He was born in Waterville on March 7, 1924, the son of Ralph and Florence (Ivers) Marchetti. He was educated in Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High School, Class of 1942. Following graduation he was drafted, in February 1943. He served in the 322nd Engineer Battalion. He served in Okinawa and honorably discharged in February 1946. On June 6, 1953, he married Marlene Gregoire. Joe was a golfer and played till he was too ill. He was a great fan of swing era music, particularly Glenn Miller, and loved to dance. He also loved going to Boothbay Harbor and Cabbage Island and played semi-pro basketball for the Waterville Buicks. Joe is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Dorothea and brother, Ralph, Jr., and his son Joseph Peter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marlene; sons, Michael (Stephanie) and Timothy (Melissa); his grandchildren, Lisa Marchetti (Kelly Dyer), Amy West (Ryan), Brian Marchetti (Shonna), Nikki and Vincent Marchetti, Zachary (Brigette), Andrew and Henry Marchetti; also, great grandchildren, Cody, Curtis and Cassandra Martin, Mackenzie West, Kayleigh Marchetti and Theron Marchetti; cousins, Marlene (Anthony) Jabar, Charles (Mary) Hurd and niece, Sarah Hahn. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed for his stories and sense of humor. Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Thursday May 12 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville. An on-line guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed to the family at www.gallantfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville, Maine 04901.