Joseph C. McDonald

McDonald, Joseph Charles. Age 74, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Chatham, MA after a long period of failing health. Born May 30, 1946 in Dorchester, MA, he was one of four children born to William and Doris McDonald. For the past 51 years he was partner and husband to Judith Fallon McDonald, a native of Quincy MA. They lived in Quincy, Cheshire, CT and retired to Chatham, MA. Joe attended Archbishop William's High School in Braintree, MA. Joe excelled at football and went on to play at Boston College in Newton, MA.

Joe was a supervisory special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in New York and Connecticut. He was dedicated to his job and loved serving his country.

Joe was a great athlete and excelled at every sport he tried. He was an avid golfer and member of Captains Golf Course. He looked forward to his weekly golf play with great friend Nick. When not golfing, he enjoyed boating and his favorite spot on earth was North Beach in Chatham.

In retirement Joe and Judy enjoyed travel and spent winters in Naples Florida.

Throughout his life, his family was always his first priority.

In addition to his wife, Judy McDonald, he is survived by their three children: Michael McDonald (Michelle) of Norwich, CT, Melissa Arora (Sharad) of West Hartford, CT. and John McDonald (Susan) of Hingham, MA and five grandchildren: Michael (Dallas, TX), Benjamin (West Hartford, CT), Ryan (Norwich, CT), Luke, Sofia and Jake McDonald (Hingham).

A private Memorial Service will be held at a future date, given the restrictions on travel and gatherings. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Saint Vincent de Paul, c/o Holy Redeemer Church, 57 Highland Ave, Chatham, MA 02633.