Joseph A. Mortland

Joseph A. Mortland, Jr. of Hingham passed away on August 29, 2016 at the age of 86.

The beloved husband of 68 years to Geraldine (Amirault) Mortland of Hingham.

Cherished son of Joseph A. Mortland and Evelyn (Clark) Mortland.  Loving father of Joseph III and his wife Barbara (Bates) Mortland of Weymouth, David of Hingham, Thomas and his wife Dr. Regina (Christman) Mortland of Duxbury, and his daughter Nancy Mortland of Weymouth. Joseph had four siblings.  He is survived by seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Joseph was a 1948 graduate of Hingham High School.  Following that he served in the National Guard and the Army, then worked 40+ years as the owner/operator of A&M Welding Fabrication, Inc. in Weymouth until his retirement.

Joe was an avid lifelong fan of NASCAR auto racing as well as the Patriots.  He enjoyed doing odd jobs around the house and yard.  He went to school in his home which was once a school.  Joe had a collection of model cars and planes.  Another hobby was his Model A Ford.  Joe will be greatly missed by his loving family.

Per Joe’s request, there will be no memorial services held.  Memorial donations may be made to Norwell Visiting Nurse Assn. (NVNA)/ Hospice at 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.