Joseph Hauswirth

       Joseph Hauswirth age 83 a lifelong resident of Watertown passed away peacefully on August 21,2022. The beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Kiley) Hauswirth. Devoted Father of Joseph Hauswirth and his wife Christine of Rhode Island, Kathy Patton and husband Steve Patton of Ohio, Jack Hauswirth and his wife Janet Hauswirth of Boxborough and Susan Bortone and her husband Bobby of Watertown.  Loving grandfather to Michael, Avarose, Katlyn, Stephen, Kameron, James, Jacqueline and Matthew.  

        He was preceded in death by his parents John and Catherine Hauswirth of Watertown his brother Jack Hauswirth and sister Catherine Arsenault. Also leaving behind his Sister-in-law Wilma Hauswirth and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

         Joe was a 1956 graduate of Watertown High.  He then enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 serving his country for 6 years.  After being honorably discharged he was employed at Western Electric for over 30 years where he met the love of his life Liz.  They raised their four children in Watertown creating lifelong friendships. Joe was a founding member of the Watertown Youth Hockey and Intramural Hockey Programs.  He would go on to coach countless kids in the Watertown community in both hockey and baseball. It was one of his greatest joys and provided cherished memories and friendships. He was an avid Boston sports fan and was present when 'Havlicek stole the ball!". Over the years Joe enjoyed traveling to his grandchildren's activities both in and out of state.  Joe also spent time traveling to his USS Lloyd Thomas navy ship reunions.  He started every day with a morning coffee at Joe's Variety with the crew, reviewing and critiquing the worlds events. 

          Pa Joe will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many people whose lives he touched. 

         Family and friends are welcome to come celebrate Joe's life by gathering for visiting hours in the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St. Watertown on Tuesday August 30th from 4 to 7 pm and again on Wednesday August 31st at 9 am followed by a 10 am Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church in Watertown.  Burial to follow with Navy Honors in Ridgelawn Cemetary.

In lieu of flowers his family requests that donations be made to:

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford MA

 or

The Watertown Youth Hockey
P0 Box 90
Watertown, MA 02472

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