Joseph "Joe" Laureanno, Jr. Obituary (1959 - 2025)

Joseph "Joe" Laureanno, Jr., age 65, a resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully at Lowell General Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Terri L. (Smiley) Laureanno with whom he enjoyed 38 years of marriage. He was born in Fall River on June 13, 1959, and was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Moran) Laureanno. Joe had a long career in sales which enabled him to travel the east coast and constantly meet new people. Something he enjoyed very much. He would talk to everyone and had a rich and diverse group of friends from all walks of life. Everyone loved Joe. He loved cooking and was known for his seafood dishes. He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on the water with family and friends. He always loved coming back to shore at sunset. Joe would tell stories to make you laugh about things he'd done over his lifetime. He was the guy you wanted seated at your table. He was the light of our lives and will be forever missed. In addition to his loving wife, Joe is survived by his son David Laureanno and his wife Cynthia of Goshen, New Hampshire, his sister Elizabeth Bacon and her husband Ernest of Swansea, Massachusetts, his brother Jeffery Laureanno and his wife Pauline of Fall River and his brother John Laureanno of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He will be missed by several of his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends. He is preceded in death by both his mother and father. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10am at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second Street, Fall River, MA, 02721.