Joseph D. Alves, 82, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Born in Ohio, son of the late John D. and Maria (DeLuz) Alves, he lived in Mattapoisett all of his life.

Joe enjoyed golfing at Little Marion and watching golf on TV. He loved his annual trips to Foxwoods with his family. Joe worked at Cameo Curtains in New Bedford for many years before working as a janitor at ORR.

Survivors include his brother, Daniel Alves and his significant other Linda Kelly; his aunt Dominga Pina; his cousins Beverly Alexander, Dianne Luz, Mary Lisbon, Barbara Lisbon and John Lisbon; his sister-in-law Maria Alves and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother, Robert Alves; his aunts Jenny Alves, and Elizabeth Lisbon; and his cousins James Pina, William Pina, Manuel Luz and Patricia Pina.

His Funeral will be held on Friday, November 8th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett., followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 5-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.