Joseph E. Graichen

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Joseph E. Graichen, 58, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at home after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Joan M. (Nickerson) Graichen.

He was employed as a lineman and installer for New England Telephone Co. for 22 years before retiring. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jessie Lee Graichen; parents, John and Gail (Bridge) Graichen and Robert J. Houle; brothers, John, Brian, William, Billy and Steven Graichen, Sandra Ashe, Jacqueline, Jean and Shayla Graichen; granddaughter, Yasmine Nickerson. He was the father of the late Mark E. Nickerson; and brother of the late Donna Hammond.

His committal service with military honors will be held Saturday, February 14, at 9:30 am in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Columbarium, 301 South County Trail, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit QuinnFuneralHome.com