Joseph A McCue Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Joseph A McCue

Passed 09/05/2024

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Obituary For Joseph A McCue

Joseph Albert McCue

Passed away, after a short illness on September 5, 2024.

Born in Fox Harbour, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland Canada on June 16, 1933.

Worked for John J. Boyle Company for 42 years as a commercial driller working on locating and installing public water supplies all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including working in engineering and design in larger projects such as groundwork for the construction of the John Hancock Building, and preliminary study for the “Big Dig.”

Owned and operated the JA McCue Well Drilling Company where he installed water supplies for private and small commercial enterprises for all purposes throughout southeastern Massachusetts.

Served honorably in the US Army from 1953 to 1956 in Company A, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Stationed as an SP in Germany.

Joe loved a good joke and took great joy in the telling. He was happiest at his home in Newfoundland where he was usually entertaining a kitchen full of friends and family singing, playing jigs on his accordion and dancing to shake the rafters till the early morning hours. A self described, “cribbanologist”, Joe loved a good game of cribbage and would play with anyone at anytime

Beloved son of the late Agnes (O’leary) and Dan McCue.

Loving brother of the late John McCue of Dorchester MA, Francis Fleming of Braintree MA, and Martha Merrill of Westfield MA.

He is survived by his sister Kay Leonard of Quincy MA

Joseph was predeceased by his wife Kathleen McCue and his long time partner of over 40 years Ann McCarthy.

Leaves behind his children, Mary McCue of N. Saanich, BC, Canada, John McCue of Pembroke, MA, Michael McCue of Sandwich, MA, Daniel McCue of Plymouth MA, and Joseph McCue of Rockland MA.

Grandchildren: Eric McCue, Jason McCue, Nicholas McCue, Brian Jones, Andrew McCue, Ethan McCue, Laura McCue, Mark Dyszczyk, Dylan McCue, Kadyn McCue, Khaly McCue, Davyn McCue, Lilly Baker-McCue, and Jasper Baker-McCue. great-granddaughter: Delilah Dyszczyk.

Wake will be held on Monday September 16th from 4 to 7pm at the Magoun- Biggins Funeral Home at 135 Union Street, Rockland MA .Funeral mass will be at the Holy Family Church 403 Union Street Rockland MA on Tuesday September 17th at 9AM followed by a private Ceremony at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

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10/12/2025

Kathy Smith

We played cribbage with Joe he was such a nice and fun person. He made us all reindeers and wooden Easter baskets. So sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. The smiths
12/13/2024

Donna Boone

Oh My God, just saw about Joe's passing. I met Joe as a young Engineer in the 70's when he worked for John Boyle. As a young female Engineer thrown into a mix of well drillers, he was always so nice to me and taught me a lot. Always a gentleman. And every lunch time he would sing a tune: " I like to go swimming with bow legged women and swing between their legs". Hilarious for a 20 something girl to hear. Joe was the best of the best. I hope he still has that twinkle in his eye up in Heaven. Donna Boone
10/24/2024

Theresa Gill

Joe, your smile was worth a thousand words. Not only did your smile light up your face but the faces of all those around you. You had a heart of gold, greatest sense of humor and one of the finest storytellers to come out of Fox Habber (Harbour) as you would say with your Boston accent. Our Fulford family loved you dearly and we miss you, Dear Friend. Rest in Peace with Anne.💕🙏
09/12/2024

Kevin Foley

Joe told me many stories of his growing up in Fox Harbour and the events that led to his leaving as well as his adjustment to his new home in Boston and his eventual return to his native abode. A fine human being has passed. If having things right with the world is what's required to rest in peace please know that from my perspective Joe McCue will surely rest in peace.
09/11/2024

Bernie O Reilly

Sincere sympathy to Joe's family. He was a great friend of my late husband, Cyril. They had some good times together as did everyone who was in Joe's company. He loved Fox Hr. and always referred to it as "home". May he rest in peace.
09/11/2024

Richard George

A few years ago i ( Rick George of Fox hr ) had a special plaque made "" to Joe N.F.L.D CRIBINOLOGIST>>>all of us who knew him loved him dearly.....R I P My friend
09/10/2024

Paula Healey

Joe and my dad Adrian Smith were the best of friends. Dad thought a lot of Joe and would enjoy his phone calls when he was away in the States and look forward to his visits when he would come home to Fox Harbour. I know the two of them are having a yarn up above. He was always such a friendly, kind person. My sincere condolences to the family.
09/10/2024

Melissa O’Reilly Nash

Joe McCue was a legend in Fox Harbour, Newfoundland. The Hard ole Sailor from the Newfoundland Shore was a dear friend to so many especially my father. When Dad heard Joe McCue was home, he would take off to Fox Harbour to see him right away. They entertained each other and many a laugh was had. God bless you Joe! I hope you and Dad are together again. RIP Joe.🙏
09/10/2024

Mary Donahue

So sorry for your loss, deepest condolences to the family
09/10/2024

Shirley Duke

Joe was a wonderful entertainer. He was loved by many in Fox Harbour. Everyone was welcomed into his home. It's been a long time now since he was home but he will always be missed. Rest in Peace Joe
09/10/2024

Amy Culleton

My condolences to the family
09/10/2024

Randytraverse

He was the hardy old sailer from Newfoundland shore .that's what he would always say ! He was one of my dads best buddies lived in house next to us when I was growing up kept me going in weekend money doing odd jobs for him like painting trim on house or what ever ! Sad to see him go. Hopefully if there is something on the other side my father is playing b accordion for him to the song the Boston burglar