Joseph Eugene Chain of Pasadena passed away on March 13, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. He was born on November 9, 1925 to Helen and Henry Cadena of San Antonio, Texas. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After returning to San Antonio, he met and married Evelyn Schaefer, his wife of 58 years.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Henry Cadena, his brother, Alfred Cadena, and his sister, Ernestine Cade, and Evelyn, his wife. He is survived by his three children, Thomas Chain, Dorothy Speelman and her husband, James, and Michael Chain; four grandchildren, James Speelman Jr., Kimberly Chain, Michael Chain Jr., and Mark Chain; and two great grandchildren, Eric and Emily Speelman.
Pallbearers are James Speelman, James Speelman, Jr., Michael Chain, Michael Chain, Jr., and Ivan Schaefer.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Grandview Memorial Park Pasadena, Texas. Mass for Christian burial will take place on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park, Texas. The burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Park immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society.