Lillian A. Joseph

Lillian Ann (Waitkevich) Joseph, 90, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Nantucket, MA, with her loving family by her side. Lillian, the daughter of George and Anna (Bernatonis) Waitkevich, was born in Millbury MA on March 28, 1933. She lived the majority of her life in Worcester with her loving husband, Sefi. Lillian graduated from Commerce High School in 1951. She enjoyed being a teacher's aide for the Worcester Public Schools for 15 years.

Lillian loved to travel the United States with Sefi, and they were both devout members of St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church in Worcester. She was most happy surrounded by her loving family and enjoying the life she and Sefi built together. They had a one-of-a-kind relationship, each other's best friends and great role models for their children and grandchildren. The legacy they leave behind is full of love. Lillian was always seen supporting her grandchildren at all of their activities and milestones, big or small. Her loving, kind and nurturing spirit was evident in everything that she did.

Lillian leaves behind many beloved family members. Her son, Steven Joseph and his wife Lee, daughter Susan Genthner and her husband Jim. Grandchildren Becky and her husband Rocco Scala, Abby, Lisa and James along with great-granddaughter Maila. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Sefi Joseph, her parents, her sister Mary Jonis and brothers George and Vittie Waitkevich. The family would like to thank all her Nantucket caregivers for their extraordinary care and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Lillian's family on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 AM in St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester with the funeral service to commence at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery, Worcester.

In lieu of flowers, and, if you wish to donate in Lillian's memory, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church 535 Salisbury Street, Worcester 01609.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr. of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, and Holden. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.

MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL