Joseph J Correira

Joseph J. Correira, 81, of Park Street, Attleboro, died on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Nancy J. (Reynolds) Correira who died on January 17, 2012. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts on July 24, 1933, he was a son of the late John J. and Mary I. (Travers) Correira. He resided in Attleboro for most of his life and had resided in Dennis on Cape Cod for some time. Mr. Correira was employed as a forklift operator for Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. in Attleboro for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1998. Previously he was employed in the maintenance department at Wheaton College in Norton and it was there that he met his future wife, Nancy. An ardent sport enthusiast, Mr. Correira also treasured the time spent bird watching, bowling, an occasional fun game of golf, playing horseshoes but most important to him was the time spent with his cherished family. He had also enjoyed time spent with his late feline companion, "Nicky". He leaves his children: Colleen M. (Correira) Birch and her husband, Timothy M. Birch, of Attleboro; David J. Correira of Groton, Vermont; Daniel J. Correira and his wife, Catherine H. (Nolan) Correira, of Seekonk and Amy V. Correira of Attleboro; his beloved grandchildren: John L. Correira, David J. Correira, Jacob M. Birch, Megan M. Birch, Jesse N. Correira and Matthew J. Correira and several extended family members and dear friends. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10:00 - 11:45 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. A Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Literacy Center, 80 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guestbook at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200