Joseph J. (“Joe” “Papa”) Annese of Hingham, 84, died on June 30, 2024 at home in the care of those who loved him most.

Born in East Boston, raised in Roslindale, he was the son of the late Joseph Annese and the late Cecelia Mattarazo. He was an alumnus of B.C. High and Boston College, class of 1962. He volunteered for many years on B.C. High’s alumni committee.

Mr. Annese was a resident of Hingham for 50 years and worked in sales as a financial advisor.

Mr. Annese was a great family man and enjoyed spending time with his wife, 2 children, and his beautiful grandchildren. Dad joined the Army National Guard in 1963 and served for 6 years. He was involved in youth sports as a Little League coach for several years. When he retired, his greatest pleasure was devoted to spending time with his grand kids. He was the life of the party, a gifted story teller, and always made everyone around him feel comfortable. He was an avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed a good page turner and never missed his early morning jogs around Chamberlain Run.

Mr. Annese leaves his loving wife of 56 years Jeanne (Rinaldi) Annese of Waterbury, CT; his son and daughter and in-law Chris Annese and Anna Carolina DePaula Annese of Westport, CT; his son and daughter-in-law Dave and Caroline Annese of Melrose; five grandchildren Luisa, Matthew, Nicholas, Andrew and Adelaide. He also leaves behind brother-in-law Richard A. Rinaldi and Peggy Rinaldi of Charlotte N. Carolina as well as their children Matthew Rinaldi and Richard Rinaldi and his niece and nephew Elizabeth and Jonathan Washer. He was predeceased by his sister Terri Annese Washer and her husband Everett Washer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Paul Church, 147 North Street, Hingham, Monday July 8 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends invited. There will be a ½ hour visitation at the church from 9:30-10:00 AM. Interment Saint Paul Cemetery, Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Annese’s memory may be made to the Covenant House, 460 West 41 Street, New York, NY 10036.