Joseph P. Prentiss

Joseph P. Prentiss, 54, of Shrewsbury died Thursday November 8, 2018. He was the loving husband of Dianne C. (Farland) Prentiss, and father to Andrew J. Prentiss serving in the United States Marines in Indian Head Maryland, and Benjamin T. Prentiss of Shrewsbury. Joseph also leaves his loving family, his mother Rita (Trudel) Prentiss of Worcester, two brothers Steven and Daniel Prentiss both of Worcester, and two sisters Nancy M. Prentiss wife of the late Lawrence Sironen and Jane M. Berube and her husband Ronald of Oakham, and many nieces and nephews. Joseph is also survived by his brother and sister in laws whom he cared about very much, Bruce and Sue Farland of West Palm Beach Florida, Jeanne and Chris Conrad and Brenda and Barry Shead all of Woodstock CT. Ken Farland of Putnam CT. and Donna and Dan Smith of Columbus Ohio.

Joseph was born in Worcester son of the late Earl Prentiss and was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School. He lived in Worcester before moving to Shrewsbury in 1992. He was a Self- Employed Master Electrician for many years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough. Joe loved going to flea markets and yard sales. He particularly loved to collect soda bottles and has an extensive collection of them. He enjoyed watching all New England sports, but was most happy being around his family. Joseph will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

 Joseph’s funeral will be held on Friday November 16, from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM in the Church of St. Rose of Lima, 244 West Main Street Northborough. (please go directly to church) Calling hours to honor and remember Joseph will be held on Thursday November 15, from 4PM to 7PM in the funeral home. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Joseph may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St. Worcester, MA. 01606.To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Joseph please visit his memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com