Michael M. Joyce

Michael M. Joyce, 92, of Dorchester and County Galway, Ireland, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Born in County Galway, Ireland on November 11, 1926 to his loving parents, Thomas and Florence (Lyons) Joyce.

Retired employee of Boston Housing Authority and member of Local Union 67/327.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Sarah T. (Mitchell) Joyce. Loving father of Thomas A. Joyce of Dorchester, Patricia M. Lopes and her husband Michael of Braintree, Elizabeth A. Larkin and her husband John of Braintree and Michael O. Joyce of Dorchester. Brother of Joseph Joyce of Ireland, and the late Paul Joyce, Honor Joyce, Teresa Joyce, Stephen Joyce, Thomas F. Joyce, Patrick H. Joyce and Mary Clancy. Cherished grandfather of Sarah Larkin, Michael Larkin, Emma Lopes and Abby Lopes. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester, Tuesday, September 24, at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday, 4:00-8:00 PM. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorial donation in Michael’s name may be made to: American Parkinson Disease Association, National Headquarters 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.