Joseph R." Joe" Toomey Sr., of Norwell, MA passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 4, 2023. Joseph was born in Annapolis, Maryland on November 14, 1934, to Mary and John Edward Toomey. Brother to the late John Edward Toomey, the late Mary T. Welby, and Dennis Toomey of PA. Joe grew up in Boston, MA graduating from Boston College High School, upon graduating he then served in the Army National Reserves for 8 years. He then went on to attend Wentworth College and had a successful career in advertising.

Joseph was a devoted father and worked hard to provide for his family. He supported all his children and grandchildren teaching them many valuable life lessons. Joseph had a very loud hearty laugh and loved a good joke. In addition to spending time with his family Joe also liked to work outside in the yard and enjoyed collecting and repairing old clocks. Every Thanksgiving Dad would make homemade pies from scratch as well as prepare the turkey. The role that Dad most enjoyed was being "Papa" to his grandchildren. He created lifelong memories that his grandchildren will cherish forever.

Whether it was giving out sound advice or helping with homework, fixing broken items, Dad was always there for his family and would help them any way he could. He was everyone's go to when crisis arose. Dad you will be missed tremendously and will never be forgotten.

Beloved husband of 64 years to Jacqueline M. (Quirk) Toomey. Joseph is also survived and lovingly remembered by his 7 children. Mary Ellen Callahan of Hanson, MA, Jacqueline Kersey (Martin) of Lancaster, SC, Sheila Wood (John) of Marshfield, MA, Roberta Bullock of Pembroke, MA, Susan Kern (Matthew) of Norwell, MA, Noel Tracy of Hanson, MA, and Joseph R. Toomey Jr. (Kara) of Tewksbury, MA. Joe also leaves behind 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother John Edward, granddaughter Danielle M. Zoladkowski, grandson Ssgt. William J. Callahan, and his sister Mary T. Welby.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, January 11th from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the McNamara -Sparrell Funeral Home located at 30 Central Street, Norwell, MA. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Thursday, January 12th at 10:00AM at the Resurrection of Lord Church located at 1057 Main Street Hingham, MA. Burial to follow at the Washington Street Cemetery, Norwell, MA.