Joseph L. Sirois

May 1, 1932 ~ January 20, 2017
Joseph L. Sirois, Jr., M.D., 84, died with much grace and dignity, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday morning, January 20, 2017. He was the loving husband of Eileen (Kelleher) Sirois, with whom he shared sixty years of marriage.
Born in Danvers on May 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Germaine (Roy) Sirois. Following graduation from Saint John’s Preparatory School, he furthered his education at the College of the Holy Cross and Tufts University School of Medicine.
A Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Sirois served honorably from 1957-1965.
A well-regarded radiologist, Dr. Sirois served for many years at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill and later at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
He resided in Lynnfield for nearly thirty years before moving to North Reading where he lived in recent years. A longtime member of the Salem Country Club, he was an avid golfer and tennis player, but his greatest love was his family.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Dr. Joseph Sirois, III of Walpole, Michael Sirois of Merrimac, and Maribeth Sirois of Marshfield, his grandchildren, Erynn and Alex Kane and Michael, John, Colin, Samantha, Dominique, Christine, and Julia Sirois, a great-granddaughter, Madeline, his siblings, Edward, Richard, and Henry Sirois and Claire Foley, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Therese Sirois and Elaine Doyle.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Lynnfield. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Sirois' memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Doc Sirois…..Always with a smile and a kind word. A true gentleman and a cherished part of my teen years. Hopefully he is sitting at that big Tikki bar upstairs, visiting with old friends and family and telling stories of his life. He will surely be missed. Love to all, Pam Stokes Ciccone
When we got together for “family fun-FF” uncle Joe would always tell my sisters that his cheek was dry, meaning that a kiss laid upon it would resolve the issue. He was a respected man and raised a beautiful family, I am a better man today having known an loved him. Gods speed uncle Joe!
My deepest sympathy to all the family. Joe was loved and greatly respected by me and all my children. As Chris noted – he was the uncle with the “dry cheek”. He will be truly missed.
Dearest Sirois Family,
I fondly remember Doc Sirois with his beautiful smile that lit up every room that he walked into! Such a kind and loving man that I feel so fortunate to have had in my life for so many years! I pray that your wonderful memories with him will help comfort you. I will miss him dearly.
Sending all my love, hugs and kisses to you,
Debbie Kentenjian Anderson XOXOXO
Dr. Sirois, Our deepest sympathies and sincere condelences to you and your family. May your memories help you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Theresa Harris and Family
It is with long and fond memories, that I extend my deepest sympathy to Dr. Joe’s family. He was the head of our generation and it’s sad to hear that he has passed. He was truly a gentleman and cousin to be admired.
Our deepest sympathies to Eileen and all the family of our dear friend,Joe
God Bell Him and all of you.
Dick & Lola Jagolta
Dear Sirois Family, The Radiologists and Radiology Department staff at Melrose Wakefield Hospital will always remember Joe fondly. He was warm, intelligent, compassionate, and an excellent radiologist. He was an asset to our department and medical staff. It was our privilege to be part of Joe’s radiology career.
With fond memories,
Wayne Wivell MD
Associate Chair Dept of Radiology Hallmark Health Systems
President Medical Staff Hallmark Health Systems
As a friend, colleague, and golf buddy, i can say Joe was a kind, considerate and thoughtful man. I will miss him.
Eileen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe always made it a point to say “hello” and he was truly a gentleman. He will be missed by all of us at Salem.
Warmest regards,
Ann and Bill Leaver
Thank-you all for condolences. Dad was a wonderful man who touched many lives in many ways. All who knew him were better off for having met him. He had a full and rewarding life surrounded by family that loved him. We will all miss him, remember him and honor him. Dad inspired me to do what I do now. We went to the same high school, college and medical school. Thank-you dad. Joe III
Dear Eileen
We were saddened to learn of your loss — our deepest sympathy to you and your family-
We will remember the good times we had together while living in Lynnfield..
Eleanor & Richard Schoen