Joseph W. Rollins

LEICESTER: Joseph W. Rollins, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 30th with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Elizabeth (St. Denis) Rollins; his children: James Pusateri, Jacob Knox and his wife Karen, James Knox and his wife Danielle, Jenna Rollins and her fiancé Dan Wenners, Chad Zagrocki, Jillian Laurell and her husband Paul and Bo Rollins. Joe is also survived by his grandchildren: Abbey Mann, Arianna Knox, Makayla Burgess, Makayla Rice, Colton Knox and Weston Knox, Callahan Laurell and Banks Laurell, Niko Wenners and Rowyn Wenners; 2 great-grandchildren, Magnus and Talulah Mann; his sisters: Susie Rollins and Karen Eldridge and 6 nieces and nephews.

Joseph was born in Worcester and raised in Leicester, the son of the late Joseph J. and Maria (Szenk) Rollins. He graduated from Leicester High School in 1970, where he was a star athlete on the basketball, baseball and football teams. Joe was an avid sports fan, watching all the games and supporting the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and New England Patriots. He enjoyed golf, wintering at their home in Florida and spending time with all of his family. Those who knew Joseph will miss him dearly.

All are invited to a visitation on Saturday, May 30th from 10-11 am in St. Aloysius-St. Jude Parish, 491 Pleasant Street, Leicester, MA with a funeral Mass to begin at 11 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 393 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01105. MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester, MA 01524 is assisting with arrangements.