Joseph Desmond

Joseph Desmond, 83, of Washington, died December 20, 2018, in Donnell House. He was born September 16, 1935, in Washington, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ellen Gallo Desmond. Mr. Desmond graduated from Trinity High School and worked as an electrical finisher at Cooper Power Systems in Canonsburg. On June 30, 1962, he married Patricia “Pat” Graytock, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Lisa (Rick) Myers of Mars, Chris Desmond of Washington, and Wendy (Peter) Fleming of Upper St. Clair; a sister, Thelma DeRose of South Park; five grandchildren, Ricky Myers, Cory Myers, Jeremy Fleming, Nicholas Fleming, and Lucy Fleming; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A private Blessing Service was held in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., Washington. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301.