M. Joseph Steele

Michael Joseph Steele, of Dorchester, formerly of Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 20, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Lorena “Mary” (Gillis) Steele.

Loving father of Anne L. Steele of Dorchester, Thomas J. and his wife Barbara Steele of Quincy, Shaun Steele of Dorchester, Robert P. Steele of Dracut, and the late Michael R. Steele and Bernard G. Steele.

Devoted “Papa” of Andrew T. Steele and his fiancé Sarah Wheeler of Dorchester.

Son of the late Michael Steele and Mary Anne (Sutherland) Steele.

Brother of Theresa Gouthro and her late husband William of Nova Scotia, and the late Rev. J. Harvey Steele, S.F.M., Mae McVeigh, L. Daniel Steele, Angus Steele, L. Joseph Steele, Evelyn McKinnon, Dr. Bernard Steele, Florence Steele, and Genevieve Gromack.

Brother-in-law of Jeanette Zucco of New York, Carol Reed and her late husband Charles Reed of Whitman, Sandra and her husband Blay MacNeil of Taunton, and Margie and her husband Anthony MacNeil of Abington.

Survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Joe’s life by gathering for a Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, on Thursday morning, August 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.

Interment will be private.

Joe was a retired longtime mechanical engineer for Boston Five Cents Savings Banks and The Harvard Clubs of Boston. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry, 800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125, or to a charity of your choice.