Published in the November 20, 2017 edition.

READING — Joseph M. Linnane,98, of Reading, formerly of Medford and Charlestown, died November 17, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa (O’Hara) Linnane. Devoted father of Rev. Brian F. Linnane S.J. of Loyola University Maryland, Michael J. Linnane (Julie Higgins) of North Reading, Maureen Branch (Gary) of Natick and Denis P. Linnane (Stephanie Ranzo) of Medford.  Loving grandfather of Kathryn Barry (Sean) of Wakefield, Patrick Linnane of Medford, William and Matthew Branch. He also leaves his loving care giver Mary Gilligan of Peabody.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Raphael Church in Medford last Tuesday. Burial was private. Joseph was a veteran of WW II U.S. Army. For on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, Reading.