Joseph A.

Isham

At 73 years of age, Joseph passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 22 ^nd in the quite surroundings of his Chelsea home.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was the beloved son of the late Raymond W. and Frances (Jarmacz) Isham.  He attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School in 1964.  He enlisted into the US Army and served honorably during the Vietnam Era.  He was discharged 1969 at the rank of Sergeant and returned to his home in Chelsea.  Joseph worked for nearly 30 years as a quality control inspector and lab tech in the petroleum wholesale industry.  He began his career working at the Everett terminal starting with Esso and later retiring from ExxonMobil in Everett.  In his lifetime he enjoyed trout fishing, sport target shooting and pleasure rides in his BMW 3 Series.  A self-professed "Radiophile" he loved collecting and trading vintage radios.  He was an "Apple Computer" devotee and purchased all things made by Apple, beginning with his Apple I, to the latest I-Pad and all other Apple gadgets.  He was a friend and supporter of the Animal Rescue League of Boston and he also enjoyed home gardening and following the Bruins and Patriots.

He was the beloved life companion of 51 years to Mary Maksutian of Chelsea.  Dear brother of Roberta Bilicki of Sarasota FL and the late Jean Emitz.  Amazing uncle of Kristina Paape, her husband Nicholas and John Bilicki, III all of Sarasota FL.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held on Monday December 9th at the Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA from 5 - 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home on Tuesday at 9:30 AM Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116. https://www.arlboston.org/

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