Joseph I. Roberts III
Joseph “Joe” I. Roberts, III, of Randolph, passed away February 2, 2021 at the age of 75. Joe was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and was raised in Quincy, MA. He married his sweetheart, Susan (DeCourcey) and they raised a family in Randolph. The pair were inseparable sharing 51 years of marriage together. Joe worked as a lineman for New England Telephone before he earned his Engineering Degree at Franklin Institute and moved into management. Joe continued a long and successful career as an engineer in telecommunications, including a stint with TeleCom Asia working in Bangkok, Thailand. Joe’s pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. There is nothing he loved more than spending time with family, whether it was summers at the pool, holiday gatherings, or carting his granddaughters to and from school and activities.
Loving father of Joseph I. Roberts, IV and his wife Jen of Weymouth, Michael J. Roberts and his wife Nicole of Jamesville, NY, Ryan J. Roberts and his wife Kristin of Oswego, NY, David J. Roberts and his partner Angela of Haverhill. Devoted brother of Edward Roberts and wife Kathy of Braintree, Ellen Cheverie of Pembroke, and the late Richard and John Roberts. Beloved grandfather to Kolby, Madeline, Kaley, Chandler, Alyssa, Rylyn, Reese, and Josephine, and great-grandfather to Bailey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcome to a graveside service on Tuesday, February 9th at 11am at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Randolph. Covid-19 restrictions will be in place. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer. Arrangements handled by the Hurley Funeral Home, Randolph.
Guestbook
First Name: Carol
Last Name: Roberts
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 02/05/2021
I am so sorry for your loss our prayers go out to Susan and family.
First Name: Bob
Last Name: Bates
City: Gibbstown
State: NJ
Country: United States
Entry Date: 02/07/2021
Susan and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Ellen and Ed, I will miss my dear cousin, the oldest of Grandpa Griffin's Grandchildren.
First Name: TINA
Last Name: KRUG
City: North Syracuse
State: NY
Country: United States
Entry Date: 02/08/2021
On behalf of the Aqua Flower Fund @ OCWA we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ryan, his family and the friends of Mr. Roberts.
May the memories with your loved one fill your heart.
Tina Krug AFF @ OCWA
First Name: Cindy
Last Name: Bates
City: MOORPARK
State: CA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 02/09/2021
It's been 3 generations since I was at the big yellow house on Butler Rd but I will always remember growing up with my cousins, Aunt Marie and Uncle Joe and Uncle Joes fry bread. Rest in peace cousin Joe. My prayers to Susan and family for your strength. Ed and Ellen always thinking of you.