Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-13

Michael r. Joy, one Of the most
prominent business men OF the city,
died at his home on Grand View We'd
nesday just before noon. Seldom has
the city been shocked into a pause as
by the announcement of Mr. joys
death. The news stunned his friends,
for few of them knew that he was
sick, and those who did regarded his
indisposition as not at all serious
About Christmas time he contracted
a cold and later grip. Tuesday he felt
SO much improved that he discussed
with friend who called to see him
the possibility of getting down to his
ONCE for a time Wednesday Late
Tuesday night he developed pneumonia
and his condition Immediately became
highly precarious. Until about two
years ago Mr.. Joy was a man of ex-
Extraordinarily robust physique, but an
illness for which, he underwent long
course Of treatment, eventually i'm
proving his health. SO Slapped his vital
ity that he was unable to Withstand
the attack of pneumonia. Mr.. Joy was
conscious during Wednesday forenoon
and conversed with his relatives and
one or two close friends, but shortly
before the noon hour he began to sink
rapidly and passed away as peacefully
as one entering a restful sleep.
Mr.. Joy was born in Woodstock A
years ago, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Joy. He came to this city
with his parents as little boy, at
tended the parochial school, and at the
age Of IA took up his first employment
in one of the mills of Putnam. Later
he became an employee of B. w. Car
.penter in the livery business, and about
Is years ago became proprietor of the
stable which was located in Front
street. From his earliest experiences
in the business world he gave promise
of being unusually successful, and
these first signs were truly Indicative
rof his ability, for he built up a SPLEEN
did business and amassed a comfort
able fortune.
With the coming of the automobile
era Mr.. Joy turned his attention to the
business possibilities in this line, be-
coming agent for well known lines of
cars, and at the time of his death had
become the largest dealer in machines
in northeastern Connecticut. In the
meantime he continued his livery bus
mess, which he had expanded. Four
years ago Mr.. Joy bought what was a
long time known as the Bugbee house
stables. remodeled the property and
consolidated his livery and garage
business at one location. His business
continued to grow and was one of the
most prosperous in the state when
illness took Mr.. joys attention from
it few days ago.
All may be said that is good of Mi
chael r.. JOY that may be said of any
d
"a splendid example of manhood, one
Of Gods noblemen. His was an ex-
ceedingly strong character. His man
ner was absolutely direct and open.
His friends here were legion, he was
one of the best known men in eastern
Connecticut, and he had hundreds of
friends in all sections of the state.
All of those knew him as a man of
splendid character, one whose word
was never questioned But of all of
those who knew him and were proud
to call him friend there were very
few who knew of another and carefully
hidden side of his character. His
works of charity and acts of extending
a helping hand to the needy might be
numbered by the hundreds. His sym
pathies were always with the poor and
unfortunate and no opportunity to aid
those in distress came to his attention
to pass unnoticed. OF these things he
never talked. but the friends who were
very close to him at times were in a
position to learn of the good that he
did SO quietly. Many of those whom
he aided will bless his name.
For years Mr.. Joy was a member
OF the Putnam fire department, and
eventually became its chief, filling the
place for number of years. He was
also past exalted ruler of Putnam
lodge of Elks and one of it's most
prominent members, He was mem
Der of ST. Mary's church.
In the late fall of 1914 Mr. Joy mar
ried Miss Alta Sharpe, who survives
him; with one son, Richard Woodlock
joy born Dec g. 1915. Mr.. Joy also
leaves three sisters, resident on Grove
street