Joseph "Billy" Esposito, 84 of Hull, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2015.  Billy was the eldest son of Joseph and Rachel Esposito, and the husband of the late Annukah "Anna Maria".

Born and raised in the West Corner of Cohasset, Billy attended the Cohasset School system and was a graduate of Cohasset High.  Upon graduation, Billy attended and graduated Burdett College in Boston.

Billy proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Army Medical Company 511th Airborne during the Korean War, where he also served as a paratrooper.  After his service to his country was complete, Billy began his longtime position with the Cohasset Public School System as Head Custodian, where he would one day retire.

A longtime resident of Hull, Billy enjoyed cooking and gardening and took pride in his dahlia gardens.  In his spare time, he enjoyed going to the track and playing cards at the West Corner Men's Club.  His love of animals was evident in his three beloved dogs Poucette, Tiffany and Boomer.

Billy was predeceased by brother Sammy and sister Rose.  He is survived by his brother Louie and sister in laws Shirley and Erla, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, Cohasset.  Visiting Hours, Monday, July 13, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So.Main St. (across from St. Anthony Church) Cohasset. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Joseph "Billy" Esposito to Parkinson's Disease Foundation at: support.pdf.org

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