Joseph T.G. McCormick of Cranston, R.I., died Sept. 25, after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was 53.

He was the son of Lorraine McCormick and the late Richard P. McCormick and the beloved husband of Linda Gallant McCormick. They were married at the Wesley House in Oak Bluffs on May 17, 2003. He was the loving father and stepfather of Joseph McCormick of Bridgewater, Leah McCormick of Utah, Matthew Wolstencroft of Providence, R.I., Andrew Wolstencroft USN and Caitlin Wolstencroft of Cranston, R.I.

Joseph was born in Stoughton. He graduated from Middleboro High School and attended Bridgewater State College. He was a talented machinist, who worked for various companies throughout his career including Ward Machines, Astrogear and the Waters Corp.

He was an avid hobbyist. He loved freshwater fishing, World War II aviation, model building and model railroads. Joe was a passionate fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins. He played ice hockey starting in high school and well into adulthood. He enjoyed a well-grilled steak, grilling in snow, rain and wind. A true New Englander, Joe appreciated a good blizzard or northeaster.

Joe valued family most of all. He was a loving and caring man who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His sense of humor was treasured by all who knew him, and he kept those around him laughing until the end.

In addition to his children and stepchildren, he is survived by his siblings, Richard McCormick and Sheila McCormick of Middleboro, Rosemary Halloon of Tewksbury, his father in law, Walter S. Gallant of Oak Bluffs, and his granddaughter, Ava McCormick of Bridgewater.

A funeral service was held at the Butterfield Home and Chapel in Cranston, R.I. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the VNS of Greater Rhode Island, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 515, Lincoln, RI 02865.