“Joseph William Walsh Sr. of Hanover Township passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township.

He was born in Scranton, son of the late Michael and Sara Walsh.

He is survived by his wife, Loretta Walsh; daughter, Josephine and her husband, Steven Donovan; son, Joseph W. Jr. and his wife, Lisa Walsh; grandchildren, Stephanie and Matthew Donovan, Brianna and Kaitlyn Walsh; and sister, Eileen Fox, Naples, Fla.Mr. Walsh graduated from Scranton High School in 1950. After high school, Mr. Walsh enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as an armament mechanic until 1958. During his service, he received a Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal for his service with Patrol Squadron 21 in a Lockheed 2V Neptune naval patrol plane during theKorean War.Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he relocated to New Jersey, where he joined the Newark, N.J., Police Department. Mr. Walsh served the City of Newark for 25 years in many capacities until his retirement. Upon retiring, Mr. Walsh continued in public service as an employee of the state of New Jersey as a probation officer.Mr. Walsh was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Newark PBA Local 3, where he served as delegate. Mr. Walsh remained active after retirement with the Morris County Health Department, where he frequently volunteered his time and services. Mr. Walsh was a member of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church in Hanover TownShip.”