Joseph E.  Leggett III., 61

Oct 23, 2019

Joseph E.  Leggett III., 61, of Onset, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, at Wareham Healthcare.  Joseph was the son of the late James E. Leggett and Loretta Mae Johnson.

Joe, as he liked to be called, graduated from Upper Cape Vocational High School as a machinist but turned his talents, focusing on small home improvements in the Wareham and Onset area. He was an avid photographer of the local land & seascapes, boats, sunsets, wildlife and current events.  Joe supported many fundraisers by volunteering his skills to repair area playgrounds and keep our beaches clean. He served on the Open Space Committee, Conservation Committee and the Community Preservation Committee of Wareham.

Joe is survived by his sons Joshua Leggett of Onset and Ryan Leggett of Georgia. He was the brother of Virginia A. Tavares and her husband Arthur of Wareham and many loving relatives and friends. 

To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be private.  Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home.