Joseph T. Cazeault

Cazeault, Joseph T. “Buddy” 88 of Edgartown, formerly of North Weymouth, passed away August 4, 2021. Joe was born in Quincy to the late Pearson and Marion Cazeault but was raised in North Weymouth where he resided for 55 years. He was the eldest son and had 9 siblings. He was a veteran and served in the United States Army. Joe was owner for many years of Joseph T. Cazeault & Sons Roofers which was started in Weymouth in 1927 by his grandfather of the same name. He expanded the company to include an Edgartown location in 1985 which is when he and his wife CeCe moved to Martha’s Vineyard.

Joe was an avid sailor and a lifelong member of Wessagusset Yacht Club where he and his family spent many wonderful summers sailing and boating. One of his fondest memories was sailing in Quincy Bay Race Week along side his tribe and childhood friends Don Mathewson and Jake Koopman. Joe and CeCe raised 6 children in Weymouth and participated in numerous town events including the Bicentennial Reenactments of 1976. When not working or boating, he enjoyed vacationing on the islands of Bermuda and Captiva, Fl.

Joe and CeCe loved the Vineyard and called it their home for over 30 years. Together they made many friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. He became a mentor and friend to many island contractors and was always willing to share his profound knowledge of roofing and sheet metal to help them in any way.

Joe stayed active in his so called “retirement years” and could always be found driving his truck or golf cart around town. He especially enjoyed driving his 1931 antique Ford truck in the parades while his grandkids sat in the back throwing candy to the crowds, going to Sunday breakfast at the airport café, island charity events and just meeting people. If you couldn’t find him at home you only needed to look for a bench on Main St. in Edgartown where he most likely would be sitting and holding court with his dear friends Geno and Walter.

Beloved husband of over 60 years to Lucille E. “CeCe” Cazeault (Thrasher). Loving father of Joseph Cazeault III and Rose of Nashville, TN, Christopher Cazeault of Hingham, Jane O’ Regan of Hingham, Thomas Cazeault and Lorraine of Weymouth, Carol Whalen and Stephen of Weymouth and Gary Cazeault and Denise of Weymouth. Cherished Grandfather “Puddy” to Kyle, Abigail, Taylor, Molly, Nicole, Ashley, Torrey, Kayla, Jake, Kathryn, Benjamin, Justin, Julia and Joshua and Great Grandfather of Ryleigh. He is survived by five remaining siblings, Marion “Patty” Cross, Paul “Ping” Cazeault, Gail “Nuisance” Robertson, Sarah “Sally” Benson and Richard “Cuzzy” Cazeault, cousin Jordan Cazeault as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday, August 10th from 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off Route 3A – Bicknell Square). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 11th at 9:30 AM prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Jerome Church, Weymouth at 10:30 AM. Burial in Old North Cemetery, Weymouth. In loving memory of Joe, please consider a donation to Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, MVBGCLUB.ORG. A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life on the Vineyard will be held in Edgartown at a later date.