Wally Joseph

Wally Cephas Montgomery Joseph was born on August 8, 1934, and departed this life on September 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of his family and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fabian Joseph and Irene Stuart, his brothers Rolston Joseph and Clarence Shaw, as well as his sisters, Agnes Dickenson and Rebecca Fernandez.

Wally is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Joseph; his daughters; Margaret Chapman, Sylvia Joseph, Viola Joseph, Olive Joseph, and Mary Joseph-Gainey; his sons Glenroy Joseph, Liston Joseph, and Seymour Joseph and his brother, Leroy Joseph. His memory will also be treasured by his grandchildren, Julian and Jamillia Joseph; Ariel, Cheston, Kareem, and Brian Chapman; Olivia Kelsick; Simone and Shanice Gainey; Willie and Jaime Butler; and Noah and Alijah Joseph.

He will also be remembered by his daughter-in-law, Evelyn Joseph and son-in-law, Earl Gainey.

Wally leaves behind a host of nieces, including Linda Pryce, Barbara Turner, Daisy Roberts, Jeanella Quinland-Stevens, Laverne Edwards, Vincia Henry, Marilyn Joseph, Pauline Joseph, Carol Joseph, Polly Thomas, Deborah Nunnally, Kim Shaw, Theolinda Shaw, Stephanie Shaw, Sarah Shaw, Janine Shaw, and T’Shai Shaw; his nephews include Wentworth Joseph, McKenzie Joseph, Ricaldo Joseph, Devon Joseph, Rolston Joseph, Lynroy Joseph, Johnfix Joseph, Humprey (Pilzak) Pryce, and Brian Shaw. He will also be remembered by his cousins from the Jarvis, Boatswain, Anthony and Henry families, along with extended relatives, friends, and all those whose lives he touched throughout his years.

Though Wally has departed this earthly life, the love he shared and the memories he created will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His family will forever cherish the time they shared with him, and hold close, the legacy he leaves behind. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Friedensthal Moravian Church in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Interment will take place at the Moravian Cemetery in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.