Jospeh M. Linnane of Reading, formerly of Medford and Charlestown, died November 17, 2017 at the age of 98. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa (O'Hara) Linnane. Devoted father of Rev. Brian F. Linnane S.J. of Loyola University Maryland, Michael J. Linnane (Julie Higgins) of North Reading, Maureen Branch (Gary) of Natick and Denis P. Linnane (Stephanie Ranzo) of Medford. Loving grandfather of Kathryn Barry (Sean) of Wakefield, Patrick Linnane of Medford, William and Matthew Branch. He also leaves his loving care giver Mary Gilligan of Peabody.

His funeral will be held from the Douglass, Edgerley and Besom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading on Tuesday November 21 at 9:45am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael Church 512 High St. Medford at 11:00am. Burial is private. Funeral home visiting hours Monday from 4:00-7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to the Mary & Joseph Linnane Scholarship Fund 4501 North Charles St. Loyola University Baltimore MD 21210. Joseph was a veteran of WW II US Army.