Joseph A. Joseph, M.D.
August 5, 1949 ~ March 22, 2016
Joseph A. Joseph, M.D., 66, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home March 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Joseph was born August 5, 1949, in the village of Kavalam in Kuttanadu, Kerala state, India.
He earned degrees from the University of Parma in Italy and the University of Dublin in Ireland. For the past ten years, Dr. Joseph was employed at IUPUI as the Supervisor in the Oral Health Research Institute. He was a devout Catholic and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends and colleagues.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chacko and Chinnamma Joseph and siblings, Jacob Joseph, Anthony Joseph, and Oomen Joseph.
Survivors include his wife, Mariamma Joseph, to whom he was united in marriage August 17, 1977; children, Joe Joseph (Kilu Joe), Jithin Joseph (Asha Jithin), and Jijo Joseph (Reshma Jijo); siblings, Thankamma Alex, Amminikutty Jacob, Eathamma Mathew; grandchildren, Angela Joe, Aiden Joe, Adam Joe, Aaron Jithin, Ashwin Jithin.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m., at Wilson - St. Pierre Funeral Service, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main St., Greenwood, Indiana. A prayer service will held at 5:30 p.m., officiated by Fr. Francis Joseph. Prayers will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2016, followed by services at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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We are very sorry to hear of losing our colleague, who was with us for last 10 years. We pray for him and his family. Rest in peace Joseph.
He was always smiling and happy. A very kind man. He is greatly missed here at Oral Health Research.
My condolences to the family for the tremendous loss of Joseph. Joseph will be greatly missed. He was always kind, caring, and content with others. May god bless your soul Joseph!
Joseph was a kind, generous man. He was always sharing with others and his smile and laugh will be greatly missed. We pray for his family during this difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Maria and family. Joseph was the first one who welcomed me, in the kitchen, when I came to work at OHRI. I remember how happy he was to give me candy from his son’s wedding. This kind, gentle, loving soul will be missed by all who knew him. Jackie Struck
I will always remember dear Joseph’s kindness and that special glowing smile which was contagious with anyone he came in contact with. Dear Maria and family, my sincere deep condolence to all of you. -Aditi Samant
I have known Mr. Joseph for a very short period but the short time was more than enough to know how much he was Kind, sincere, and dedicated to his work. His kindness will always be remembered by his colleagues and coworkers. My sincere prayers for his Family and loved ones during this hard imps Azza Ahmed
Joseph was the kindest person I’ve known. He was a fantastic individual and I’ll always remember the many times he made us all laugh. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Maria and family at this most difficult time.
I didn’t have many occasions to interact with Joseph directly, but on those rare occasions I did, he made quite an impression on me. I don’t believe I ever saw him without a smile on his face, & he had a light of kindness & goodness that seemed to surround him. His loss will be sorely felt at OHRI & the rest of IUSD. My deepest sympathies to Maria & his entire family.
Kunjayan uncle… We all will miss youu uncle… You were soo dear to all of us… You were always happy, loving, caring and you had a smiling face…we cousins loved coming to your place during vacation when we were kids. May your good soul rest in peace… Love you uncle 🙁
Joseph was very kind person.My condolences to Joseph’s family…I’m sorry for your loss & my thoughts & prayers are with u…especially Maria, you’re in my prayers during this difficult time & May God be with u & help comfort u & give u peace…
Joseph…Joseph…Joseph… Its not easy writing this and looking at Joseph’s picture, as my heart aches and I feel he is still here with us. Words can not express how we feel to have lost such a person like him. Your kind heart and smile always radiates and filled us all with happiness and joy… Great people are NEVER forgotten…. They are kept in our hearts and our prayers.. My condolence goes to Maria, Josephs kids, relatives and to all the colleagues in OHI. Sarah Al-Angari
My deepest condolences to Maria and the rest of Joseph’s family. He was such a great person and he will be missed by so many people!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace joseph achayan ….
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” .2 Timothy4: 7 Dr. Joseph, you will be always in our hearts and prayers and may your soul rest with the eternal love of god. Heartfelt condolences to Maria and family. A life full of sacrifice, hard work, perseverance, yet always cheerful. I remember the jingling of your keys when you walk in the hallway and how you would wait for Maria during lunch warming up her food. Grace
Kunjayan uncle..With heavy heart i am writing these words…Seeing your snap i still cant believe you will no longer be with us anymore…You were such a good father and a good husband as well as a good doctor…Miss u Appa….Seeing you last time in sharjah i never realized it will be the very last time i m seeing you….I wish your soul find the most happiness and peace in heaven….May Good lord give floma aunty and family the strength to face this hard time…We all can meet in heaven….Chakkara Umma Ente ponnu kunjayan uncle…
God Bless You Kunjuncle. Although I did not get to know you well, I was always interested in knowing about you, being my great-uncle. I got to come visit in early February when you were in better condition, with my parents, your nephew Sajan (Jiji), my sister Anna, and my grandparents, your sister Thankamma (Babichen). I will never forget that day we spent with you and your family, and I will forever cherish it. I was heartbroken when I heard of your passing. You were gone way too soon, only 66 years old; though you were going when you left, I take solace in the fact that you have rejoined your parents, Kavalathu Achayan and Ammachy in Heaven. I pray for your eternal soul, and for the happiness and well-being of your family, of Flomaaunty, Jijochetta, and Reshmachechy, and of your other sons Joechettan and Jithinchettan and their families.
I will always remember Joseph’s calm and kind demeanor. My deepest condolences to Maria and the rest of the Joseph family.
Maria, please know that your husband was a very kind and gentle man whose spirit will be forever the same. I have always admired the two of you as a couple and know that in the absence of your dear Joseph, God will grant you the peace that is needed to make it through those times that may get heavy. Love you bunches, Cynthia
Words cannot express the feeling of loss I felt on hearing that Joseph chetan has departed to be with out Lord. His smiling face and strong support will be missed. Our condolences to Floma and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give all of you the courage and strength to get through this difficult time. Rest assured he is in good care.
I am so sorry about Joseph’s passing. He was so kind and positive person with bright smile. My deepest sympathies and prayers to Maria and entire family during this difficult time. Rita
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, Joseph will not be forgotten. Taieb Nassah
I am Kunchappan, Francis’s brother. May Kunje’s soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to Flomma nd children.
My deepest condolences to the Joseph family.. Losing him is a big loss to all of us, the Oral Health family. We will always remember him by his extreme kindness and genuine smile.. May he rest in peace!!
To the family of Joseph and Maria, my heart aches for you in the passing of my friend Joseph. Please know that the heart knows no sorrow that the Lord can not heal! I pray that the Lord will comfort you and keep you during your time of grief. He will be soarerly missed!
Dear Kunju, You know there is nothing else I’d rather be doing today, than attending your funeral services. Unfortunately, some health issues have thrown a road block in my planned path. I’m glad that we visited you only five weeks ago when you were quite able to hear our words, feel our love and even crack a couple of jokes. As I have told you then and several times prior to that, ‘we loved you not because you are our sister Floma’s husband, but because you were who you were’. You were a very loving and dutiful son-in -law to my parents. In fact, the first son-in-law they could shower their love upon, since the first three went abroad soon after the wedding. You were a great brother-in-law to my siblings and myself and a fantastic uncle to all your nieces and nephews. And most importantly, a very loving and supportive husband and father. I’m sure I’m echoing all their sentiments when I write this. Now you are going to occupy a special place in our memory as the most humble, friendly, pleasant, dedicated and non-judgemental relative we had. In fact, there were so many instances where your faith was tested. But no words of complaint, disappointment or bitterness ever escaped your lips. Even though we are deeply saddened that you have been called back too soon by your Creator, we rejoice in the fact that you were a part of our lives. Floma, Joe/Kilu, Jithin/Asha and Jijo/Reshma, we share your grief and pain and your sense of loss. May you be comforted by the fact that it was a special honour to have had such a fine person as your husband, dad and father-in-law. Now, let’s honour him and keep his memory alive by following his exemplary life of humility and simplicity, with a positive attitude and friendly open arms. We’ll forever miss you, Kunje. Shanthamama/Shanthaunty