Josephus Housey Obituary (1945

Springfield- Our beloved Josephus "Joe" Housey Sr, a monumental figure to most who knew him, departed from this life after 76 years, on January 1st, 2022. Joe was born to Irabelle Housey (Washington-White) and Willie Washington on February 2nd, 1945, in Estill South Carolina. Although his childhood and adult life was filled with various on-going adversities, Joe proved to be a man known by all for his wisdom, honesty, integrity, kindness, independence, faithfulness, and most of all, his ability to persevere. He was extremely hard working often holding multiple jobs simultaneously ending his work history with Springfield Department of Public Works. Joe was a longtime member of Masjid Al-Baqui Islamic Center and was considered a counselor and "father" to almost everyone he had a relationship with. He was a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and grandfather. Joe is proceeded in death by his mother and father Irabelle and Willie as well as his late brothers John Housey, James Housey, Willie "junior" Housey & wife Minnie R. Housey, Henry Washington, Nathan Housey and his nephew John "little John" Housey Jr. Josephus departs leaving behind his wife Jeanette Housey and his remaining siblings: Franklin Housey, Wesley White & spouse Patricia White, Arthur White & spouse Evon White, Charles White and his only sister Mary White as well Patricia Housey widow of John Housey. He also leaves behind his five treasured children and their spouses: Maleia J. (Housey) Shea and spouse David Richard Shea Sr, Tyrone C. Housey and spouse Dana (Messier) Housey, Selena C. Housey, Josephus "Joe" Housey Jr. and spouse Sonia Caridad (Figueroa) Housey, and Renee Shatoya Housey. He also leaves behind nine adored grandchildren: Desiree Jasmin Davis (28), Wayne J. Bracy (26), David Richard Shea Jr. (22), Rashad Marquise Housey (21), Darius Ty Housey (17), Sadie Claire Housey (14), Matthias Josephus Housey (11), Noah Josephus Shea (11), Blake Curtis Housey (9) and a host of beloved, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Final parting ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022, at 10am, at Puerta Del Cielo(r) Funeral Home 730 State Street, Springfield, MA, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery immediately following. Registry for Josephus Housey