NORTHBOROUGH

Joseph G. McManus, Jr. passed away at home, without warning, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. His beloved wife of 47 years, Dorothy Jean (Teague) McManus, passed away in 2020. Born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park, Joe was the son of the late Joseph G. and Rita (Morris) McManus. For most of his adult life Joe lived in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston where he worked as a grocery store manager. It was here that he and Dottie raised their family. In 2018, Joe and Dottie moved to Northborough to be closer to family.

Joe had an avid interest in cars and mechanics throughout his life. During the summer, he could be found proudly caring for the landscaping at his Northborough home. He loved fixing things and doing things on his own – or at least, trying to. He cared for Dottie for many years during lengthy illnesses and was always willing to help friends and family alike. He was a quiet man and with a kind and generous heart and he will be missed greatly.

Among those surviving Joe are his two sons, Michael McManus and his wife Kelly Bongarzone McManus of Northborough, Patrick McManus and his wife Diantha McNeish of Reddick, FL, his brother Paul McManus and of Acton, nieces and nephews.

Joe will be laid to rest beside Dottie in Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough, after a private graveside service. There are no public services planned.

Arrangements are under the care of Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. To leave a condolence for the McManus Family, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.