Joseph R. Bessette Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph R. Bessette of New Bedford, Massachusetts, born in Acushnet, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph R. Bessette to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Donald L. Bessette; his stepparent Manny Vieira; and his brother Normand Bessette. He is survived by: his mother Blanche G. Vieira (Bonneau) of New Bedford; his daughter Crystal Anne Pitman (James); his grandchildren, Skyler of New Sweden, ME and Ayin of New Sweden, ME; his son Douglas Bessette of Wareham; and his siblings, Maurice "Moe" Bessette of York, SC, Marc Bessette (Brenda) of New Bedford, Rachel Taveira (Arthur) of New Bedford, Donna Wynne (John) of Goffstown, NH, Jeannine Mello of New Bedford, Michelle Sauvé (William) of Fairhaven and Renée Bessette of Fairhaven.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joseph's memory to the American Cancer Society.