Joseph E. Daly

GARDNER – Joseph Edward Daly, 90, formerly of Rouville Avenue, Gardner, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Concord, Massachusetts following a long illness. Born in Gardner on April 10, 1926, Joseph was the third of seven children born to Daniel E. and Mary (Murphy) Daly. A Certified Public Accountant, Joe established his own accounting firm in downtown Gardner which he successfully ran for over 30 years side-by-side with his wife Jeanette (Dmoch) Daly. Previously, he worked as a senior accountant with Peat, Marwick and Mitchell on State Street in Boston before returning to Gardner where he worked for Begun Accounting prior to opening his own firm. Joe graduated from Bentley College with a degree in accounting and Northeastern University with a degree in business administration. He was a graduate of the Sacred Heart School and a member of the Gardner High School graduating class of 1943. Joe entered the U.S Marine Corps in August 1943 where he served as Corporal during World War II. He received boot training at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was deployed to the Pacific Theatre in December 1944 where he served in Okinawa and as a member of Japan Occupational Forces. Joe served in the Headquarters and Service Company with the 8th Marines, Second Marine Division. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with one battle star, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. Joe and all four of his brothers served in the Marine Corps. Joe enjoyed skating and playing tennis. He skated into his 70s and was a member of the local hockey league for many years. He could often be found at local tennis courts on Sunday mornings along with a lively assortment of family and friends including the late Bobby Walsh, Dino Colombo, and Charlie Langlois. He leaves his beloved brother Paul F. Daly and sister-in-law Lucille of Raleigh, North Carolina, two sister in-laws, Ellen Daly of Gardner and Irja Daly of Winchendon, and friend Eleanor Gilmartin of Fitchburg. He was “Uncle Joe” to his 23 nieces and nephews – who were often recipients of his wit and wisdom, along with many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Jeanette (Dmoch) Daly who passed away in 1988, three brothers - Daniel R. Daly, Robert P. Daly and John W. Daly - and two sisters Mary (Daly) Kowlzan and Lois (Daly) Johnson. Joe will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Gardner. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family Academy, 99 Nichols Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440. To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Lamoureux-Fletcher & Smith Funeral Home - A Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.