Sadly, I received the news today through a friend/neighbor of Joe's who works at the same company as I do........
We will definitely all miss our friend Joe.........
Joseph Alves, Jr.November 30, 2013
TAUNTON – Joseph Alves, Jr., husband of Dolores (Moniz) Alves, died at his Taunton home on Nov. 30, 2013.
He was born 70 years ago on Thanksgiving Day.
A lifelong Taunton resident, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Baptiste) Alves, Sr.
After attending Taunton schools, he was employed as a lineman by the Mansfield Electric Light Department, where he worked for thirty years, retiring in January 2000.
A communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Joe loved sailing, and was a member of the Shawmut Yacht Club.
He also enjoyed playing the guitar, and communicating with his friends on the computer.
In addition to his wife of Taunton, he leaves three sons, Steven Alves and his wife Debby of Taunton, Michael Alves of Taunton, and Timothy Alves and his wife Mindy of New Bedford; his mother-in-law, Maria Moniz of Taunton; six grandchildren, Steven, Jr., Kevin, Jessica, Christina, Timothy, Jr. and Bryan; a niece, Debra; a nephew, Robert; and his faithful dog, Penny, who was always by his side.
Joe was also the brother of the late Robert Alves.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Dec. 6th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Jude the Apostle Church at 11a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will be receiving visitors at the funeral home on Friday, between the hours of 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral mass. www.silvafuneralhome.com.
I hope he's sailing on his beloved Trinkka in the afterlife, with all his mods and with his blue tarps flying, his kayak trailing behind, a freshly fried sea dinner on his folding table and a dog at his side. Even God will be impressed with his ingenuity, kindness and humanity. Never has there been a better friend to ODay boats than he.
Good Speed, brother Joe.
Well said Indysailor, I am deeply saddened by his passing.....
Joe was a huge asset to the Oday community he'll be missed ......prayers to him and his family
Be darned the cold. A winters sail is in order. He is missed.
Learned a lot from Joe the past two years as I started sailing. Wished I had "known" him longer.
Sympathies to his family and friends.
I've just been reading his posts here for 2 months, but have learned so much from him. Not only with regards to his modifications, but in terms of his great spirit, tenacity, and love for his passion of sailing and boats. His great human spirit shone through his writings and postings here. He will be sorely missed, but always highly regarded on these message boards. All the best to his family.
Joe " Trinkka" was a valued member here since 2008 and has over 4,000 posts.
He was always there to offer advise and tips on modifications. Even his User Profile is full of information as well as the numerous pictures in his albums.
He recently lost his battle with cancer.
Joe
The old fuzzy faced Captain of the "Trinkka"
Fair Winds - you will be missed.
We will definitely all miss our friend Joe.........
Joseph Alves, Jr.November 30, 2013
TAUNTON – Joseph Alves, Jr., husband of Dolores (Moniz) Alves, died at his Taunton home on Nov. 30, 2013.
He was born 70 years ago on Thanksgiving Day.
A lifelong Taunton resident, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Baptiste) Alves, Sr.
After attending Taunton schools, he was employed as a lineman by the Mansfield Electric Light Department, where he worked for thirty years, retiring in January 2000.
A communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Joe loved sailing, and was a member of the Shawmut Yacht Club.
He also enjoyed playing the guitar, and communicating with his friends on the computer.
In addition to his wife of Taunton, he leaves three sons, Steven Alves and his wife Debby of Taunton, Michael Alves of Taunton, and Timothy Alves and his wife Mindy of New Bedford; his mother-in-law, Maria Moniz of Taunton; six grandchildren, Steven, Jr., Kevin, Jessica, Christina, Timothy, Jr. and Bryan; a niece, Debra; a nephew, Robert; and his faithful dog, Penny, who was always by his side.
Joe was also the brother of the late Robert Alves.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Dec. 6th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Jude the Apostle Church at 11a.m.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will be receiving visitors at the funeral home on Friday, between the hours of 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral mass. www.silvafuneralhome.com.
I hope he's sailing on his beloved Trinkka in the afterlife, with all his mods and with his blue tarps flying, his kayak trailing behind, a freshly fried sea dinner on his folding table and a dog at his side. Even God will be impressed with his ingenuity, kindness and humanity. Never has there been a better friend to ODay boats than he.
Good Speed, brother Joe.
Well said Indysailor, I am deeply saddened by his passing.....
Joe was a huge asset to the Oday community he'll be missed ......prayers to him and his family
Be darned the cold. A winters sail is in order. He is missed.
Learned a lot from Joe the past two years as I started sailing. Wished I had "known" him longer.
Sympathies to his family and friends.
I've just been reading his posts here for 2 months, but have learned so much from him. Not only with regards to his modifications, but in terms of his great spirit, tenacity, and love for his passion of sailing and boats. His great human spirit shone through his writings and postings here. He will be sorely missed, but always highly regarded on these message boards. All the best to his family.
Joe " Trinkka" was a valued member here since 2008 and has over 4,000 posts.
He was always there to offer advise and tips on modifications. Even his User Profile is full of information as well as the numerous pictures in his albums.
He recently lost his battle with cancer.
Joe
The old fuzzy faced Captain of the "Trinkka"
Fair Winds - you will be missed.
