Joseph P. Baglione

Joseph P. Baglione of Hull, MA died suddenly on February 9, 2023; a result of complications following a fall. He was 89.

Joseph lived life to the fullest. He believed in hard work as his license plate HRDWRK proclaimed. His professional life evolved gradually, beginning at the Bowdoin Color Center, a paint store, which he ran with his Uncle Phil. When he embarked on his own, he began by sanding floors and hanging wallpaper. Gradually he accumulated the skill set needed to identify, buy and restore distressed properties. He had the vision required for seeing the potential in a piece of property, rehabbing it into a showpiece. Using his sense of spatial relations and design intuitiveness, he would transform the smallest studio apartment into a showcase. He later established Old Colony Associates Management Company, eventually owning and managing 200 plus units. Ownership of the apartment building located at 17 Greenleaf Street, Quincy was his pride and joy.

A man of many talents, he loved working on projects. He was Mr. Fix-It. He loved to putter in his workshop repairing broken items, creating stained glass objects and, lately, making birdhouses. He enjoyed being outside puttering in his yard, especially on his landscaping lighting; he loved the ambiance of his nighttime outside garden lights. A genuine lover of life, he was always inspired by his surroundings.

Joseph was an incredible storyteller; he could recall and describe details that brought whomever the audience was right along with him. He was easy to be with, comfortable, warm, and had an infectious laugh. He loved to cook, making soups daily, and nourished all those that were close to him. A true and faithful friend, husband, father and Nonno, who was so proud of those he loved and their accomplishments.

Joseph leaves his beloved wife Faye; their daughter Maria Shellock, her husband Gregory and their children Hunter and Paige. Joseph was previously married to Barbara Kando Alley; they had three children Philip, Donna and Catherine. Philip is married to Noelle; their daughter is Abigail. Philip was previously married to June Wright Sardelli; they have two daughters Marissa and Sophia Almanzar, who has a son, Elian Jr. Donna is married to Kevin Haskins; Christina and Michael are their children. Catherine is married to Joe Whalen; they have a son, Shane. Joseph is also survived by his Uncle Chuck and Aunt Viola and many cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation at Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald Street, Hingham, on Thursday, February 16, from 3 to 7 PM. Final arrangements are private.