57, of Johnston, passed away at home on Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was the son of Deacon Joseph and Cora (Carlone) Braga; dear brother of Cynthia (Braga) Lawlor; beloved uncle of Daniel Lawlor, Neha Lawlor and David Lawlor.

Joseph fought a brave battle until cancer took its toll. He loved music and he was an artist.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Wednesday at 8:45 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph’s Church, North Scituate. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

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