Joseph M.

Preston

Founding Member

Monroe Little League

Joseph M. Preston, 87, beloved husband of Marion Woolley Preston of Port St Lucie, Fla., formerly of Monroe, died October 13, surrounded by family. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., October 19, 1922, to Joseph and Edith Smith Preston.

In addition to his wife of 24 years, he is survived by his children and stepchildren, including Michael Preston, and his wife Ann, of Sandy Hook; a sister; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eleanor Boroczky Preston; sons, Richard and Joseph Preston; and a sister.

Mr Preston was a proud US Army veteran of World War II and member of the VFW. He was the parts manager for O’Keefe Cadillac for more than 20 years prior to his retirement.

He participated in various bowling leagues, but his passion was baseball. A Brooklyn Dodgers contender in his younger years, he kept his dream alive by becoming a founding member of Monroe Little League and a longtime coach. He had a great fondness for music and was a drummer in his earlier years. Mr Preston served the Monroe community as an auxiliary police officer and was active with many automotive associations affiliated with General Motors.

Funeral services were October 18. Interment with military honors were in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport.

Memorial donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 10360 South Federal Highway, Port St Lucie FL 34952.

 Online condolences may be made at wakeleememorial.com.

The Newtown Bee        October 22, 2010